Contender is a great white shark—and not just any great white shark. Weighing 1653 pounds and measuring nearly 14 feet long, ...

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A shark expert discusses how to safely enjoy ocean swimming while avoiding encounters, noting tracking technology has increased awareness of sharks in coastal waters.

A curious story comes from Florida and Georgia, near Jacksonville. A14-foot great white shark, weighing more than 720 ...

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They’re looking for the typical prey that they would want to eat.” OCEARCH’s tracking of Contender has also provided valuable data about great white shark migration patterns.

Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the movie Jaws, a film that would go on to make countless people think twice about dipping into the ocean while ...

Dr. Harley Newton, chief scientist and veterinarian for OCEARCH, from Jacksonville, Florida, has dedicated her career to studying sharks – including Contender – and educating the public.