Great White Shark Breton Detected Off Florida Coast

A 10-foot great white shark named Crystal has been detected in the Gulf of Mexico, pinging south of Panama City after being tagged in 2022. Meanwhile, another great white shark named Breton, measuring 13 feet and weighing 1,400 pounds, has been making headlines for multiple pings off the coast of Daytona Beach, Florida. Breton, who has traveled over 40,000 miles since being tagged, was recently tracked moving significantly along the East Coast from Newfoundland to Florida. Authorities have issued warnings to beachgoers about Breton's presence after he surfaced multiple times in a single day near Daytona. These sightings highlight the migration patterns of great white sharks and their role in marine ecosystems, while also raising concerns about human interactions with these apex predators. The tracking data from OCEARCH provides critical insights into the behavior and movements of these sharks as they navigate coastal waters.