Scientists have developed sophisticated methods to track sharks, providing invaluable data that helps protect both sharks and humans.

Sharks tagged at Hilton Head Island The OCEARCH Shark Tracker has data on the whereabouts of more than 400 sharks.

Sharks tagged at Hilton Head Island The OCEARCH Shark Tracker has data on the whereabouts of more than 400 sharks.

An 11-foot great white shark named “Dold” made a surprise cameo off a popular stretch of New Jersey’s beach coast Friday — the 50th anniversary of the premiere of “Jaws.&#82… ...

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Dold is an 11-foot, 2-inch male great white shark that was tagged by the nonprofit research group OCEARCH. The shark was tracked offshore of the New Jersey coast on June 20, 2025.

Avery McAlhany, content specialist at OCEARCH, told Newsweek: "We tag and track each white shark to learn more about their migratory and residency patterns and to help identify essential habitat.

OCEARCH, a global nonprofit that tags and tracks marine life for scientific study, monitors sharks like Dold to better understand their behavior, travel patterns, and environmental needs.

An 11-foot great white shark nicknamed Dold has surfaced offshore of the coast of New Jersey on the first day of summer.