The contender is almost 4 meters long and was identified by Ocearch researchers on January 17 2025
The largest white shark recorded in the Atlantic Ocean has been found by marine life researchers, off Florida.
Almost 4 meters long and 750kg weight, the contender – as it was called – was identified by scientists by Ocearch Foundation, who placed it a special surveillance transmitter.
Contender is the Largest Male White Shark Ever Caught, Spot Tagged, Released and Now Studied in the NW Atlantic White Shark Population!
Follow Contender’s Journey on the Ocearch Global Shark Tracker https://t.co/ax9r6wu2vq#Ocearch #Sharktracker #Whitesharks #FacTtsoverfear pic.twitter.com/fagzpthdmk
– Ocearch (@ocearch) February 5, 2025
The contender was found on January 17, 2025 and is the largest male white shark that the team has ever identified in the western North Atlantic Ocean.
On social media, the organization referred him as a “real ocean giant”.
The Largest Male White Shark Ever Tagged by the Research Group Ocearch Was Spotted in Florida Waters. https://t.co/djmppljmmf
– CBS News (@Cbsnews) February 7, 2025
“The shark was named Contender, in honor of Contender Boats, a long -term Ocearch partner whose advanced vessels contribute decisively to our research missions,” the team said.
The special transmitter placed on it will transmit real -time data for his movements and behavior, offering valuable information for the coming years.
Source: Skai
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