GIANT. TAGGED. TRACKED. 🦈 Contender is the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH in the Western North Atlantic, weighing nearly 1,700 lbs. Tagged last year off the FL/GA coast, he spent much of January cruising Florida’s coastline. His most recent ping occurred on February 8th, placing him approximately 45 miles southeast of Cape Fear, near Wilmington, NC. 🌊 Contender’s SPOT tag will continue providing real-time location data for the next several years, supporting ongoing white shark

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OCEARCH is a global nonprofit leading the way in shark research, ocean conservation, and marine science education. Our team of scientists, researchers, and expert watermen work together to collect critical data on sharks and other marine species, helping us better understand and protect our oceans.Through our open-sourced data, educational programs, and groundbreaking expeditions, we’re empowering the world to make informed decisions for a healthier planet. Follow along as we track sharks, explo