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Record-Setting Great Whites Spotted Off U.S. Coasts

3/16/2025

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A massive 637-pound great white shark, Ormond, has been spotted in the Gulf of Mexico, possibly making its way to Louisiana. In a thrilling moment, fishermen safely released a 12- to 13-foot great white near Hatteras Island. Meanwhile, the colossal 1,653-pound shark, Contender, is being monitored off Florida's coast, aiding vital shark research.

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A massive 637-pound great white shark, Ormond, has been spotted in the Gulf of Mexico, possibly making its way to Louisiana. In a thrilling moment, fishermen safely released a 12- to 13-foot great white near Hatteras Island. Meanwhile, the colossal 1,653-pound shark, Contender, is being monitored off Florida's coast, aiding vital shark research.