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Massive Great White Shark 'Contender' Migrates Near Nantucket

7/25/2025

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A colossal great white shark, dubbed "Contender," is making waves as he migrates north near Nantucket, Massachusetts. At nearly 14 feet long and weighing a staggering 1,653 pounds, this impressive predator was tagged in January and has sent over 40 signals. Each spring, these magnificent sharks journey northward in search of cooler, bountiful waters.

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A colossal great white shark, dubbed "Contender," is making waves as he migrates north near Nantucket, Massachusetts. At nearly 14 feet long and weighing a staggering 1,653 pounds, this impressive predator was tagged in January and has sent over 40 signals. Each spring, these magnificent sharks journey northward in search of cooler, bountiful waters.