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Contender, the Atlantic’s largest tagged male great white (about 1,700 pounds and more than 13 feet long), is continuing its northward migration and could reach Cape Cod; a July satellite ping confirmed it remains active, though its exact location isn’t known, highlighting how tracking helps map shark movements and assess beach safety.
A 12-foot, 1,009-pound female great white named Ernst has been tracked off Montauk, moving north toward Cape Cod, with researchers suggesting an even larger great white, Contender, may be following along the East Coast, potentially passing by Long Island this summer and prompting increased shark patrols amid rising sightings and bites.
Contender, the western Atlantic’s largest tagged male great white at about 1,650–1,700 pounds, is migrating north from the Outer Banks toward Cape Cod and eastern Canada. Researchers track him with a satellite tag that only reports when his fin surfaces, giving partial location data with an expected five-year lifespan. The migration aligns with cooler northern waters as oceans warm, where seals and large schooling fish attract great whites closer to shore. There’s no record of Contender harming people; beachgoers should follow safety advisories. Real-time movements are available on OCEARCH’s Global Shark Tracker, alongside data from more than 100 other tagged whites to aid conservation.
An OCEARCH-tagged male great white shark known as ‘Contender’—about 1,700 pounds and 14 feet—was detected near North Carolina’s Outer Banks as it migrates up the East Coast, illustrating ongoing tracking of the species’ movements along the western North Atlantic.
The Atlantic’s largest tagged male great white shark, Contender, appears to be migrating toward Cape Cod after a roughly 7,000-mile journey in the North Atlantic; a July 10 Z-ping showed movement from the Outer Banks, with Cape Cod offering warm water and plentiful prey as a migration hotspot in summer and fall. Beachgoers should stay alert, swim near lifeguards, avoid dusk and dawn, and follow posted advisories as the shark continues its seasonal movement.
A 1,653‑pound, nearly 14‑foot great white shark named Contender resurfaced off North Carolina’s Outer Banks and appears to be migrating north toward Cape Cod and eastern Canada, tracked in near real time by the OCEARCH shark tracker.
The Atlantic’s largest tagged great white, Contender—about 14 feet long, 1,653 pounds, and a ~30-year-old male—surfaced off North Carolina’s Outer Banks, as it continues a northward migration toward Cape Cod and eastern Canada per OCEARCH. Tagged Jan. 17, 2025 off the Florida–Georgia coast, Contender has pinged multiple times, with a July 10 surface sighting marking its ongoing movement in search of warmer waters and prey.
Movsar Evloev says his UFC Fight Night 270 main event with Lerone Murphy is a featherweight title eliminator and that the winner will become the next challenger to champion Alexander Volkanovski, dismissing Jean Silva’s claim to be No. 1 contender. He vows a versatile performance to prove he and Murphy are the top contenders, with the outcome deciding the title shot rather than Silva’s ambitions.
A record-breaking 13.8-foot male great white shark named Contender, tagged and studied off the US East Coast, spent the summer near popular beaches, raising concerns about shark encounters despite advances in bite-resistant wetsuit materials.
A massive great white shark named Contender, over 14 feet long and weighing 1,650 pounds, has been tracked near North Carolina's coast, highlighting the importance of understanding shark migration for conservation and safety. The shark's journey underscores the need for respect and awareness of marine ecosystems, especially during peak migration seasons, as scientists gather data to protect these vital predators and their habitats.
Contender, a 4.19-meter male great white shark, is the largest tagged male in the North Atlantic, signaling potential recovery of the region's shark population. He has been tracked along the US East Coast, contributing valuable data for conservation efforts.
The author, a diehard Golden State Warriors fan, admits that the team is not currently a legitimate title contender due to the decline of Klay Thompson and the lack of consistent scoring outside of Stephen Curry. The author believes that relying on young players like Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody for championship-level impact is unrealistic. The Warriors' offense and defense are average, and without a major trade, the team is likely to hover around the play-in line. The author acknowledges their bias but accepts that the glory days of the Warriors are over unless there is a roster shake-up.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is open to making a trade to improve the team before the trade deadline but does not plan on initiating talks with other teams. He believes that any trade opportunity should start from the other end and is willing to improve the team if the right opportunity arises. Jones is satisfied with the current roster but acknowledges areas for potential improvement. Despite a loss to the San Francisco 49ers, he still considers the Cowboys to be among the top teams in the NFL.
Kristaps Porzingis expresses excitement and happiness about being traded to the Boston Celtics, stating that he is ready to contribute to a high-level organization and help make the team better. Porzingis, coming off a strong season with the Washington Wizards, believes he is entering the prime years of his career and expects to have several great years ahead. The Celtics hope that Porzingis will provide a different dimension to their offense with his shooting and post-up abilities, while also taking pressure off Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
The Texas Rangers have gone from a sixth straight losing record to a World Series contender in just one offseason, thanks to their relentless offensive attack and a starting rotation that has excelled even without Jacob deGrom. The Rangers now have a reasonable stake to the claim of baseball's best team, and they will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game series this weekend to settle that argument.