Shag Harbour Incident
Overview
On the night of October 4, 1967, multiple witnesses—including pilots, fishermen, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police—observed a glowing object descending into the waters off Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia. Initially believed to be a downed aircraft, a search and rescue operation was quickly launched. However, no wreckage or survivors were found. Divers reported strange sonar readings, and accounts emerged of a submerged object moving silently beneath the surface—then vanishing without a trace. To this day, the incident remains unexplained, officially classified as a "UFO" by the Canadian government.
“There was definitely something in the water... and it wasn’t from around here.” – Local RCMP officer
“UFO Reported Off Nova Scotia Coast” – The Chronicle Herald, October 1967
Key Timeline
- October 4, 1967: Witnesses see a glowing object crash into the sea; emergency services respond.
- October 5–7: Naval and RCMP divers search the site but recover nothing.
- Late 1960s–1970s: Reports surface of military ships tracking an underwater object before it disappeared.
- Present day: Shag Harbour is considered Canada’s most credible and officially recognized UFO case.
Why Shag Harbour Captivates
Multiple credible witnesses: Civilian and military personnel all reported the same phenomena.
Underwater enigma: Sonar traces and submerged activity point to a technological unknown.
Official recognition: Unlike many UFO events, this one was logged by government documents as “unidentified.”
The Shag Harbour UFO Top channels this cold-water mystery with its deep space finish and smooth, enduring spin—paying tribute to an object that slipped beyond reach and into legend.
Want to explore the full case? Read more about the Shag Harbour UFO Incident on Wikipedia or dive into this History.com article.