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Largest male great white shark ever tagged in Atlantic tracked off Jersey coast

One of the sharks, named "Contender" by researchers, was seen just south of Atlantic City and measures 14 feet long—making it the largest male great white ever tagged in the Atlantic.

News 12 Staff

Nov 13, 2025, 12:22 PM

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Two great white sharks have been spotted in the ocean off the Jersey Shore, including one of record size.

One of the sharks, named "Contender" by researchers, was seen just south of Atlantic City and measures 14 feet long. This makes it the largest male great white ever tagged in the Atlantic.

Researchers are tracking the sharks to learn more about their migration habits.

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