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Scientists Tag 16 Great Whites to Study Migration

10/17/2025

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Marine scientists tagged 16 great white sharks off Nova Scotia to study their migratory behavior and habitats.
The project is led by the Tancook Islands Marine Field Station with Ocearch.
Each shark carries three trackers: a satellite tag for real-time location, an archival tag for depth/temperature, and an acoustic tag.
The study will assess the sharks' health and inform future management plans, noting there is currently no species-specific plan.

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Story summary

Marine scientists tagged 16 great white sharks off Nova Scotia to study their migratory behavior and habitats.
The project is led by the Tancook Islands Marine Field Station with Ocearch.
Each shark carries three trackers: a satellite tag for real-time location, an archival tag for depth/temperature, and an acoustic tag.
The study will assess the sharks' health and inform future management plans, noting there is currently no species-specific plan.