US EditionBiggest Male Great White Shark Ever Recorded in Atlantic Resurfaces Near NC Coast
NORTH CAROLINA COAST, JUN 11 – Contender, a nearly 14-foot, 1,653-pound male great white, is tracked feeding near North Carolina as part of a migration that may span over 1,000 miles, scientists said.
- On January 17, 2025, OCEARCH fitted Contender, a 14-foot great white shark, with a tracking device approximately 45 miles offshore along the border between Florida and Georgia, close to Jacksonville.
- The tagging occurred during a broader OCEARCH expedition to monitor large marine animals and understand shark migration patterns.
- Contender was tracked moving north along the coast, resurfacing off Pamlico Sound, North Carolina, on June 7 after nearly a month below radar.
- Weighing about 1,653 pounds and estimated to be 30 years old, Contender is called 'the ultimate ocean warrior' by OCEARCH and carries a SPOT tag providing data for five years.
- This movement indicates Contender uses Pamlico Sound as a critical feeding stop before a possible 1,000-mile migration to northeastern US foraging grounds, aiding conservation efforts.
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Largest recorded great white shark spotted off North Carolina coast
Contender, the largest great white shark recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, was recently tracked off the coast of North Carolina near the Outer Banks, which is a popular vacation destination. According to OCEARCH, Contender is 13.8 feet long and is estimated to weigh roughly 1,652 pounds. Fox Weather reported that Contender is the largest male great white shark to be recorded by OCEARCH in the Atlantic Ocean. OCEARCH’s website describes the great …
Massive Great White Shark Near NC Breaks Atlantic Record
A massive great white shark has surfaced near the Outer Banks this week, offering a rare glimpse into great white migration. The shark, nicknamed “Contender”, a record-breaking male tagged by OCEARCH in January, recently pinged near Pamlico Sound off North Carolina. Weighing approximately 1,653 pounds and stretching 14 feet long, the massive great white is the largest ever tagged in the Atlantic. OCEARCH chief scientist Dr. Harley Newton said, “…
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