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One of the scientists involved in tracking Contender – the biggest great white shark ever recorded by researchers in the Atlantic – has revealed how to escape a close encounter. Contender, the 14-foot ...

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On January 17, 2025, research group OCEARCH located and tagged a gigantic male great white shark, now known as “Contender.” The shark’s name honors the Contender Boats that OCEARCH uses for their ...

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Scientists are sounding an alarm after a new study finds coral reef temperatures have reached their highest in at least four centuries, per an article published in the New York Times. According to the ...

The scientist tracking Contender, the largest great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, has shared tips on how to survive a shark attack. Tagged by OCEARCH in January, the 14ft giant ...