14-Foot Great White Shark Pinged Off Coast of Nantucket

14-foot great white shark pinged off coast of Nantucket

NANTUCKET, Mass. (WTNH) — A 1,653-pound great white shark pinged off the coast of Nantucket on Friday, July 18. VIDEO: 20-foot shark spotted in Rhode Island The shark, named Contender, was first tagged by OCEARCH off the coast of the Florida/Georgia line on Jan. 17. OCEARCH is a global non-profit working to gather research on shark migration patterns. Contender was first tagged by OCEARCH on January 17 off the coast of the Florida/Georgia…

Contender: The Atlantic’s Largest Great White Shark Spotted Off Nantucket

Quick Summary Contender, a 13.8-foot, 1,653-pound male great white shark, the largest ever tagged in the Atlantic—was tracked near Nantucket in July 2025. His journey highlights critical insights into shark migration, conservation, and the ongoing relationship between humans and these ancient ocean predators. Who is Contender and Why Does His Tagging Matter? The Atlantic’s Largest Tagged Great White Contender stands out as the largest male great…