Researchers find their 'largest-ever' male white shark

‘Largest great white shark ever’ hanging around Fla. coast
According to The Florida Times-Union, OCEARCH — the aforementioned nonprofit — tagged the shark on Jan. 17. The great white, which was later given the name “Contender,” clocked in at a whopping 1,653 pounds at 13 feet, 9 inches.
Largest shark ever tagged by research group swimming off the Florida coast
Members of OCEARCH recently tagged a massive 13.8-foot white shark off the Georgia-Florida coast. The white shark weighs 1,652.8 pounds and was last reported to be swimming in the Gulf Stream, east of the Sunshine State.
Research group tags ‘largest ever’ white shark off East Coast
A shark research team has tagged its largest ever recorded male white shark off the East Coast, but it appears to be avoiding the Carolinas for now. OCEARCH tagged the massive shark on Jan. 17 about 45 miles off the coast near the Florida-Georgia line.
Record-Breaking Great White Shark 'Contender' Tagged Off Florida Coast
In a groundbreaking achievement for marine research, OCEARCH has tagged its largest male great white shark to date, named 'Contender,' off the Florida-Georgia border.
Great white shark spotted off the Myrtle Beach coast. What else is in SC waters this February?
Migrating and local animals converge in the Atlantic Ocean off of South Carolina this time of year. Here’s what’s out beneath the waves in the Myrtle Beach area.
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Biggest male great white shark tagged by OCEARCH pings again off Florida. Here's where
OCEARCH, a non-profit research organization, uses satellite tags attached to sharks' dorsal fins to track their movements. Data collected from tagged sharks like Contender helps researchers ...
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Largest shark ever tagged by research group spotted off Florida coast
OCEARCH researchers are tracking what might be the largest male white shark ever tagged, with recent signals coming from Florida's east coast. The shark, named Contender, was tagged off the ...
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'Ultimate ocean warrior': Colossal great white shark tracked off Florida coast. What to know
about 45 miles offshore," the shark's tracker page reads. "Contender is a mature male now contributing to OCEARCH’s mission of shark research and ocean conservation." Contender measured 13 ...
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Newly tagged great white shark recently pinged near St. Augustine Beach. Here's what to know
The male shark has traveled 79 miles since then, its tracker shows. Danny was named after "one of OCEARCH's biggest fans and supporters," the shark's tracker page states. "By tracking ...
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Newly tagged great white shark pings close to Florida beach. Here's where and what to know
The male shark has traveled 79 miles since then, its tracker shows. Danny was named after "one of OCEARCH's biggest fans and supporters," the shark's tracker page states. "By tracking ...
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Largest shark ever tagged by research group — nicknamed "Contender" — is swimming off north Florida
The tag on the shark will continue to provide his location for about five years, OCEARCH said. During that time, the organization will be able to track his movements. His location, and the ...