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Fisherman Tags Great Whites, Aids Shark Conservation Efforts

12/17/2025

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Chip Michalove, a charter fisherman in South Carolina, tags great white sharks during their winter migration.
He partners with scientist Megan Winton, tagging multiple sharks, including a 14-foot female named Lee Beth tracked into Mexican waters.
His work helps researchers understand shark behavior and their connection to whale migrations.
Recent sightings of large sharks in the Atlantic underscore the need for conservation and informed coexistence.

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Chip Michalove, a charter fisherman in South Carolina, tags great white sharks during their winter migration.
He partners with scientist Megan Winton, tagging multiple sharks, including a 14-foot female named Lee Beth tracked into Mexican waters.
His work helps researchers understand shark behavior and their connection to whale migrations.
Recent sightings of large sharks in the Atlantic underscore the need for conservation and informed coexistence.