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Massive great white shark spotted off NC coast. See where its headed
Yahoo • • science
Key Points:
- "Contender," the largest great white shark ever tagged in the Atlantic Ocean at nearly 14 feet long and weighing 1,653 pounds, was recently spotted off North Carolina near the Outer Banks.
- The shark, an adult male estimated to be over 30 years old, was first tagged on January 17, 2025, off the Florida-Georgia coast by OCEARCH, a global marine research non-profit.
- Contender's recent surface ping on July 10 indicates it may be migrating north toward Cape Cod and the eastern coast of Canada, aligning with seasonal great white shark migration patterns for warmer waters and increased food supply.
- The shark is tracked via a Smart Position and Temperature Transmitting tag on its dorsal fin, which sends near-live location signals to OCEARCH’s shark tracker, accessible through their app and website.
- Contender was named in honor of Contender Boats, a key partner supporting OCEARCH's research missions.
