Michael Flores+FollowWhy Great Whites Can't Survive AquariumsEver wondered why you never see great white sharks in aquariums? Turns out, it’s not their size or their bite—it’s because captivity is basically a death sentence for them. These ocean giants need to swim nonstop to breathe, and tanks just mess with their instincts. Even the best attempts ended with sharks getting stressed, injured, or dying soon after release. Wild, right? Guess we’ll have to stick to Shark Week for our great white fix! #Science #GreatWhiteShark #AquariumFacts8512Share
Cassandra Snyder+FollowGiant Shark Spotted Near Busy Beaches!Imagine chilling at the beach and knowing a 14-foot great white shark named Contender is cruising nearby! This massive shark, tracked by OCEARCH, just popped up off North Carolina after vanishing for a bit—he’s already swum nearly 1,900 miles this year. Experts say it’s rare for him to come super close, but it’s not impossible, especially if his favorite snacks (like seals) are around. Beach season just got a little more thrilling! #GreatWhiteShark #BeachLife #SummerVibes #Pets140Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowGiant Shark Spotted Near Popular Beaches!World’s biggest great white shark, nicknamed 'Contender,' is cruising toward some of the East Coast’s favorite beaches after swimming 1,870 miles! Scientists say he’s massive—almost 14 feet and 1,653 pounds—and while it’s rare, he could pop up near swimmers if his favorite snacks (like seals) come close to shore. If you’re hitting the beach this summer, maybe keep an eye out for fins and use some common sense! Would you still go for a swim? #GreatWhiteShark #BeachLife #SharkWatch #Science18053Share
martinezlaura+FollowGiant Shark Spotted Off NC—Again!A massive 14-foot great white named Contender just popped up near Cape Hatteras, NC, and people are freaking out! This big guy weighs over 1,600 pounds and is being tracked by OCEARCH as he cruises up the Atlantic. Is he celebrating 'Jaws' turning 50, or just on a summer road trip? Either way, you can literally follow his journey in real time with the Shark Tracker app. Wild, right? #GreatWhiteShark #SharkTracker #OuterBanks #Science72Share
martinezlaura+FollowMeet Contender: The Giant Shark StarA 14-foot, 1,600-pound great white named Contender just popped up off North Carolina’s coast, and he’s the biggest adult male ever tagged in the Atlantic! Scientists are tracking his every move for the next five years, and you can even follow along on the Ocearch shark tracker app. Imagine seeing where this ocean giant is headed next—talk about a real-life sea monster adventure! #GreatWhiteShark #Contender #SharkTracker #Science20Share
martinezlaura+FollowMassive Shark Spotted Near NC Beaches!A 14-foot, 1,653-pound great white shark named “Contender” just popped up near North Carolina’s Pamlico Sound after weeks off the radar! This giant is the biggest male great white ever tracked in the Atlantic and is basically the ocean’s ultimate heavyweight. Scientists think he disappeared to feast and fuel up for a 1,000-mile journey north. Imagine swimming with THAT guy lurking nearby! Would you still hit the beach? #GreatWhiteShark #SharkTracking #NorthCarolina #Science50Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowA 14-Foot Shark Is Crashing Beach SeasonJust when you thought it was safe to grab your pool noodle—turns out the largest great white shark ever tagged in the Atlantic is chilling right off North Carolina’s tourist-packed coast. This 1,653-pound beast, nicknamed Contender, just resurfaced after a month-long vanishing act and is apparently snacking near the Outer Banks before heading north. Scientists are tracking his every move, and honestly, I’ll be rethinking my next swim. Who knew shark migration season was this dramatic? #GreatWhiteShark #SharkWatch #OuterBanks #Science120Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowMassive Shark Spotted Near Vacation Beaches!A 14-foot, 1,653-lb. great white shark named Contender is making waves as he heads toward popular U.S. holiday spots! After disappearing for a month, this Atlantic giant popped up off North Carolina and is likely fueling up for a 1,000-mile journey north. Scientists are tracking his every move via GPS, and you can even follow along on OCEARCH’s shark tracker. Wild to think this ocean legend could be chilling near your fave beach! #GreatWhiteShark #SharkTracker #OceanLife #Science373Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowDivers Lose It Over Rare Shark SightingImagine diving off Bali and suddenly a massive, scarred great white shark swims right up to you—then turns to check you out! That’s exactly what happened to a group at Nusa Penida, and their reactions (caught on GoPro) are wild. Great whites are almost never seen here, so this was a true one-in-a-million moment. The divers are still thinking about it months later. Would you freak out or be in awe? Check out the video for their epic underwater freakout! #GreatWhiteShark #DivingAdventures #NusaPenida #WildEncounters #OceanLife #Science13712Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowLocals Team Up to Save Beached SharkImagine showing up for a chill beach day and ending up in a wild rescue mission! That’s what happened in South Australia when locals and tourists spotted a massive great white shark stranded in the shallows. Armed with nothing but crab rakes, they worked together for nearly an hour to help the shark get back to deeper water. The craziest part? The shark just let them help, totally calm. Proof that sometimes, even the scariest creatures just need a hand! #WildlifeRescue #GreatWhiteShark #FeelGoodNews #OceanLife #Australia #Science10Share
