Massive great white shark pings off popular beach 4 times in 1 day
Shark trackers have recently reported a fascinating discovery off the coast of Florida. A massive 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark known as “Breton” was spotted near Daytona Beach four times in a single day. The data was collected by OSEARCH, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to gathering information for research purposes.
The sightings of Breton occurred on Thursday, with the shark surfacing at 12:37 p.m., 3:55 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 6:49 p.m. These occurrences, known as “pings,” are recorded when a tagged shark spends a brief period at the surface. The tag is typically attached to the shark’s dorsal fin for tracking purposes.
Breton continued his journey westward on Friday and Saturday, with his most recent ping being recorded in the Blake Plateau. According to OSEARCH, the shark has traveled an impressive 139 miles in just 72 hours. Breton initially left the coast of Newfoundland in early November and has since made his way to the waters off Florida.
This particular great white shark was the first to be tagged during OSEARCH’s Expedition Nova Scotia 2020. He is named after Cape Breton, the location where researchers initially found him. Over the past four and a half years, Breton has traveled an astonishing 41,000 miles. Additionally, he is the fifth shark that OSEARCH has tagged at Scatarie Island in the two years they have been working in the area, indicating the predictability of white sharks’ access to the region.
Researchers have shared that North Atlantic great white sharks often migrate from their summer feeding grounds to warmer waters with more abundant food sources. This behavior is not uncommon among these majestic marine creatures.
OSEARCH has not yet responded to requests for further comments on this remarkable discovery. The information provided in this article was contributed by Fox 35 Orlando’s Annabelle Sikes.
Alexandra Koch, a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital, has provided insights into this captivating story. Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered a wide range of topics including breaking news, crime, religion, and military affairs in the southeastern United States.
