Great White Shark's Historic Gulf Journey Sheds Light on Species Protection

LeeBeth, a 14-foot white shark, has traveled further into the Gulf of Mexico than any previously tracked shark, offering new insights for conservation efforts.

LeeBeth, a 14-foot white shark, was tagged near South Carolina in December and has since traveled over 2,000 miles into the Gulf of Mexico.
Her journey marks the furthest a white shark has been tracked into the Gulf, reaching near Matamoros, Mexico, across from South Padre Island, Texas.
Scientists believe this indicates the Gulf of Mexico could be significant for other white sharks, highlighting the need for international conservation efforts.
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, in collaboration with Outcast Sport Fishing, has tagged over 300 white sharks, with thousands more tagged worldwide.
LeeBeth's tracking device has provided more signals than most, making her an invaluable subject for studying white shark movements and habitat use.