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1,700-Pound Great White Shark Named Contender Spotted Off North Carolina Coast
Contender, a 1,700-pound great white shark tagged in January 2025, is tracked in real time to study migration and behavior along the U.S. East Coast, OCEARCH said.
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A white shark in front of North Carolina is causing a stir. "Contender" could help researchers find breeding areas of the endangered species.
A year ago, marine biologists from the Ocearch organization, off the Atlantic coast of Florida, discovered the largest male white shark ever recorded statistically. Now, the animal reappeared in front of the U.S. coast. Last year, the researchers managed to install a tracker on the ocean giant, which now delivered a new "Ping" signal after more than two months of broadcasting pause. It proves that the territory of "Contender" is as huge as it is…
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