Ocearch, the global shark-tracking organization, doesn't need a bigger boat. But for years, it's been trying to get a bigger headquarters as a home base for its ocean-traversing research expeditions.

Contender, the great white shark, is tagged by researchers at OCEARCH in January 2025. OCEARCH / SWNS The beast appears to have made a dart for the north over the last few weeks.

OCEARCH has tagged more than 400 animals since its first expedition in 2007. And while its research has yielded more than 75 published studies , team members never thought they'd discover that yes ...

Never Too Late: New Jersey man conquers fears by going open water shark diving 02:07. The largest male white shark ever tagged by the research group OCEARCH is close to the coast of North Carolina ...

Two days ago, on June 7th, Contender showed his face. According to the OCEARCH Shark Tracker, Contender, who weighs an estimated 1,653 lbs, resurfaced near North Carolina’s Pamlico Sound.

Located on 1.18 acres of waterfront property at the mouth of the St. Johns River, the facility will serve as the hub for OCEARCH’s collaborative research efforts, experiential education programs ...

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Contender measured 13 feet, 9 inches and weighed 1,653 pounds at the time, making him the largest male white shark tagged by OCEARCH. According to its tracker, the shark has traveled 168 miles ...

OCEARCH launched ‘Expedition Southeast’ this week in Mayport- its 46th shark research expedition. A groundbreaking is set for next year to open the nonprofit's global headquarters in Mayport.

While OCEARCH's global shark tracker does not pinpoint the exact location, Penny appeared to be close inshore to Ocean City when her tag transmitted at about 6:30 a.m. Monday.

The nonprofit ocean research organization OCEARCH is holding a "Meet a Shark" contest, which includes a 5-day trip for two to go on an expedition to meet and tag a shark.