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A satellite tag attached to 'Contender,' a 14-foot-long mature male great white shark, transmitted a brief signal near North Carolina’s Outer Banks this week, confirming he is migrating up the U.S. East Coast.
Tracking Contender's multi-year journey helps researchers understand how these apex predators navigate the ocean, providing vital insights necessary to protect marine ecosystems and maintain ocean balance.
Cr: WVEC. (2026)