Ocearch’s largest tagged great white shark reappears off US East Coast

Jul 15, 2026 · 6:15 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 28 views

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The largest male great white shark tagged in the North Atlantic, nicknamed Contender, resurfaced after a months-long silence. A brief satellite ping on July 11 confirmed the shark is still alive and moving off the U.S. East Coast. Researchers view the data as valuable for understanding great white migration and habitat use.

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▪Ocearch tagged the 4.2‑metre, 750‑kg shark in January 2025 near the Florida‑Georgia coastline.
▪Contender had not been detected since late April 2026 before the July 11 transmission.
▪The recent signal was a brief “Z‑ping,” so its exact location could not be pinpointed.
▪The shark’s movements align with known seasonal migration patterns from the southeastern U.S. to Atlantic Canada.

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Home / WorldOcearch’s largest tagged great white shark reappears off US East CoastJack MarshallJournalist·NZ Herald·15 Jul, 2026 06:15 AM3 mins to read‌Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.‌SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | South Island housing market outperforming North Island, Trump renewed blockades on Iranian ports | Wednesday, July 15, 2026.The largest male great white shark tagged in the North Atlantic has resurfaced after disappearing for months.Ocearch, a non-profit group focused on…

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