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White Shark “Contender” Spotted Heading North to Cape Cod

7/15/2026

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OCEARCH reported the white shark Contender was detected moving north toward Cape Cod and eastern Canada.
It was last seen near the Outer Banks of North Carolina in April after months of absence, when a weak GPS ping on Friday recorded a signal.
Because North Atlantic white sharks migrate north in summer and fall to forage, Contender may spend the season in Cape Cod or Atlantic Canada with abundant food.

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OCEARCH reported the white shark Contender was detected moving north toward Cape Cod and eastern Canada.
It was last seen near the Outer Banks of North Carolina in April after months of absence, when a weak GPS ping on Friday recorded a signal.
Because North Atlantic white sharks migrate north in summer and fall to forage, Contender may spend the season in Cape Cod or Atlantic Canada with abundant food.