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13-Foot Great White Shark Spotted Off Florida Coast

3/19/2026

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  • Goodall, a female great white shark, was spotted about 9 miles off the Gulf Coast near Port Richey, Florida, on March 17.
  • Goodall measures over 13 feet and weighs nearly 1,400 pounds as part of OCEARCH's research initiative.
  • She was tagged on September 30, 2025, in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
  • The research aims to enhance understanding of white shark movements and behaviors in the region.