The first shark sighting of the season has been reported off the coast of Harpswell.

According to the Times Record, Harpswell Neck resident Jim Scrivens reported seeing a great white shark attack a seal at Potts Point Tuesday evening.

On social media, he said he reported it to the town and talked with a state marine biologist.

It came hours after Harpswell town officials announced a new hotline to report shark sightings.

Last year, Harpswell select board members voted to use a purple flag with a white shark silhouette as a way to beachgoers when sharks are spotted nearby.

The flag was a response to a deadly shark attack the year before.

This year, town leaders are providing a phone number dedicated to reporting shark sightings in Harpswell, 1-800-501-1111.