Overview

• The great white shark 'Contender,' weighing 750 kilograms and measuring over 4 meters, is the largest male white shark ever tagged and tracked by researchers.
• The shark was tagged by the research organization Ocearch on January 17, 2025, near Georgia and has since traveled approximately 270 kilometers to the waters off Florida's coast.
• Scientists are using a satellite tracker attached near its dorsal fin to monitor its movements, which are expected to provide valuable insights into shark behavior over the next five years.
• Recent signals indicate the shark is currently near Jacksonville and Orlando, areas where sharks are known to migrate in search of prey during fall and winter months.
• Despite its size and proximity to the coast, experts emphasize that the risk to beachgoers is minimal, as great white sharks typically stay far offshore and avoid human interaction.