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US: This Is the Biggest Male White Shark Ever Tagged in the Northwest Atlantic

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United States - January 17, 2025 A massive white shark named Contender has become the largest male ever caught, SPOT-tagged, and released for study in the Northwest Atlantic. Tagged on January 17, 2025, about 45 miles off the Florida-Georgia coast, Contender measures 13.8 feet and weighs an estimated 1,653 pounds. His movements will now be tracked for up to five years, providing crucial data on migration patterns. Researchers also collected biological samples, including urogenital material, as part of OCEARCH’s mission to advance shark research and ocean conservation.

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