OCEARCH Tags Largest Male White Shark in Atlantic

A massive male great white shark named Contender has been tagged by the nonprofit research organization OCEARCH off the Florida-Georgia coast, marking it as the largest male of its species ever recorded in the Northwest Atlantic. Contender measures nearly 14 feet in length and weighs approximately 1,653 pounds. Since being tagged in January, Contender's movements have been tracked, with recent locations noted near Cape Canaveral. The shark is part of OCEARCH's efforts to study shark migration patterns, and its data is accessible via their mobile app. This tagging provides researchers valuable information on the behavior and migration of great white sharks, contributing to broader marine ecological studies. The public can follow Contender's journey in real-time through OCEARCH's tracking tools.