OCEARCH’s most recent expedition has led to the tagging of CONTENDER, the largest male white shark ever tagged, sampled, and released by OCEARCH in the Western North Atlantic population. This marks a significant milestone in understanding the migratory patterns, reproductive behaviors, and survival strategies of these apex predators. With each tagged shark, OCEARCH gathers over 24 types of critical data, from genetics and health assessments to long-range migration patterns and reproductive status. This data is helping OCEARCH map essential shark habitats and inform future conservation efforts.