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Atlantic great white shark migration continues

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Latest: White Shark 'Contender' Emits Signal After Months, Heading Toward US East Coast

Research teams continue to monitor the Atlantic’s largest recorded male great‑white shark, nicknamed “Contender.” After a weak “Z‑ping” on 7 July 2026 near the Outer Banks confirmed the 4.2‑m, 750‑kg predator was alive,