Great White Sharks Active Along Florida Coast

Great white sharks have been making notable appearances along the Florida coast, with several tagged by OCEARCH, a nonprofit research organization. 'Crystal' and 'Keji' are two of them, seeking warmer waters off Sarasota, while 'Breton,' a massive 13-foot, 1,400-pound shark, has been pinged multiple times off Daytona Beach. These sharks are part of a natural migratory pattern where North Atlantic great whites travel south for warmer waters and more abundant food sources, often reaching locations like Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. Breton's frequent pings provide valuable data to researchers, contributing to understanding great white behavior and their ecological role. Notably, Breton's journey has covered over 40,000 miles, highlighting the extensive travels of these apex predators. The presence of these sharks, while fascinating, is not considered a threat to beachgoers, as they are integral to maintaining oceanic ecological balance.