Great white telemetry: East Coast/Gulf/SoCal/AU/SA movements
Key Questions
How many great white sharks have been tagged in recent studies?
Over 8,200 tagged profiles have been tracked, revealing movements across the East Coast, Gulf, SoCal, Australia, and South Africa.
What impact has El Niño had on great white shark pup movements?
El Niño and heatwaves have shifted pups closer to beaches, with notable northward migration observed in Nori.
Where was the shark Quint recently detected?
Quint was pinged off Asbury Park, New Jersey, as part of the ongoing summer migration to cooler northern waters.
What recent great white activity has occurred in Southern California?
Activity includes Huntington Beach closures, juvenile hookings at Hermosa, and drone sightings near Pismo Beach, with one shark swimming between surfers.
Which sharks were detected near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?
OCEARCH data shows Bella, Ripple, and Cross pinged near Kitty Hawk ahead of Memorial Day crowds.
Is the Gulf of Mexico now considered a great white habitat?
Yes, OCEARCH confirmed it with multiple pings including LeeBeth off Texas, Percy near Pensacola Beach, and CAYO near Miami Beach.
What is the trend in Cape Cod great white sightings?
Sightings have increased by 800%, with smaller sharks in Cape Cod Bay displaying distinct non-seal hunting behavior.
Has a mature female great white been tracked in the Pacific Northwest?
MarineCSI recently tracked a mature female in PNW waters, noting 2-3 year migration cycles important for conservation.
8200+ tagged profiles; El Niño/heatwave shifts pups near beaches with Nori north migration, Quint pinging off Asbury Park NJ, Contender to Florida; SoCal nearshore activity incl. Huntington Beach closures, Hermosa juvenile hookings, Pismo Beach drone sightings; NC coast: Bella, Ripple, Cross pinged near Kitty Hawk by OCEARCH. Cape Cod Bay smaller sharks show distinct non-seal behavior. Gulf of Mexico now confirmed legitimate GW habitat via OCEARCH data (LeeBeth Texas ping; 57-of-92 pings; new Percy ping near Pensacola Beach; CAYO near Miami Beach). Northern expansion: 800% Cape Cod sightings increase. New: Mature female GW tracked in PNW waters by MarineCSI (2-3 year cycles).