Largest Great White Shark in the Atlantic
The largest great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic, named Contender, surfaced off Pamlico Sound in North Carolina after disappearing for almost a month. Researchers tagged him in January near the Florida-Georgia coast, and his tracker resurfaced last week in North Carolina. The shark is believed to be on a critical feeding period before a potential long journey of 1,000 miles or more.
Key Points
- Contender is a 13 feet, 9 inches, 1,653 pounds great white shark
- Researchers tagged him in January and his tracker resurfaced last week in North Carolina
- He is believed to be on a critical feeding period before a potential long journey
Pros
- Provides valuable data on great white shark movements and migration patterns
- Raises awareness about the importance of protecting vulnerable species like the great white shark
Cons
- Great white sharks face threats from human impacts and are vulnerable to declines