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The Largest Male White Shark Ever Seen Is Heading for One of the Most Popular Tourist Destinations, Warn Scientists

By Arezki Amiri – IDR Marine researchers at OCEARCH have confirmed that Contender, the largest male great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic, is currently swimming near Pamlico Sound, North Carolina — a popular summer vacation destination. The 14-foot, 1,653-pound shark, estimated to be around 30 years old, is breaking size expectations for his gender and attracting international attention from scientists and the public.
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aheadoftheherd.com broke the news in on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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