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Colossal Great White Shark 'Contender' Sparks Beach Safety Alerts

7/6/2025

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A colossal great white shark named Contender, tagged off Jacksonville, Florida, is making waves in the ocean. At 4.2 meters long and weighing 750 kg, this magnificent creature has journeyed 3,000 kilometers and was recently sighted near North Carolina. Experts urge beachgoers to stay vigilant as they study Contender's migration and feeding habits to unlock the mysteries of great whites in the Northwestern Atlantic.

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A colossal great white shark named Contender, tagged off Jacksonville, Florida, is making waves in the ocean. At 4.2 meters long and weighing 750 kg, this magnificent creature has journeyed 3,000 kilometers and was recently sighted near North Carolina. Experts urge beachgoers to stay vigilant as they study Contender's migration and feeding habits to unlock the mysteries of great whites in the Northwestern Atlantic.