Greg Wilfert at Scarborough Beach State Park in 2021. Wilfert, a veteran lifeguard and the director of Scarborough Beach State Park, had a close encounter with a great white shark in the waters off the beach over the weekend. SHARK AWAREWilfert said his encounter Saturday “wasn’t the start” of sharks being top of mind at Scarborough Beach. Scarborough Beach State Park was closed to swimming for an hour while officials assessed the situation. MORE SIGHTINGSPeople have continued to spot white sharks at Scarborough Beach State Park and Higgins Beach, including the nearshore waters and sandbar areas, police said Monday.