A massive 12-foot great white was just caught (and released!) off a North Carolina beach, and sightings are popping up way earlier than usual. Experts say warming seas are pushing these giants closer to shore, and tracking tech shows sharks like 'Contender'—a 14-foot legend—cruising near packed beaches. With recent close calls, scientists are sharing safety tips: skip sparkly jewelry, swim with a buddy, and keep your eyes on any sharks you spot. The ocean’s getting wilder—would you still swim? #Science #GreatWhiteShark #SharkSightings