White Sharks

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Face-to-Face with a White Shark: Keith Ellenbogen’s Unexpected Encounter

While diving off the coast, Arts at MIT Visiting Artist Keith Ellenbogen came face-to-face with a white shark. But what occurred wasn’t a threat. The shark simply studied him, calm, focused, and seemingly aware of his presence. In that moment, Keith...
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One Shark. 15 Minutes. Groundbreaking Science!

Chris Fischer, founder of OCEARCH, explains how they have mastered the art of shark research, safely lifting white sharks for tagging, tracking, and real-time health checks.
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Shark Tagging Guided by Behavior

Mary Lee wouldn’t take the bait, so OCEARCH scientists adapted, hand-hooking her based on observed behavior to safely bring her aboard. That pivot made tagging possible and unlocked years of valuable white shark migration data.
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Two Sharks Traveled 4,000 Miles Together

White sharks aren’t known for forming pairs—but Simon and Jekyll are changing that. These two apex predators swam in near-perfect sync for over 4,000 miles (~6,437 kilometers) up the Atlantic coast, after being tagged off the southeastern United States in...
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Can Blue Sharks Change Color?

Scientists studying Blue Sharks and their tooth-like scales, called dermal denticles, found pressure-sensitive crystals that reflect light differently depending on depth. As the sharks dive deeper, the crystals compress, shifting their shimmer from green...
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Meet 17ft, 3,500lb White Shark Nukumi

Dive deep into the heart of the ocean's mysteries with Nukumi, an extraordinary white shark tagged by OCEARCH in the vast Western North Atlantic. Towering at an impressive 17 feet and weighing a formidable 3,500 pounds, Nukumi stands as one of the largest...
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Massive 18ft White Shark Female Named Curly

Female White Shark Curly measured nearly 18 feet long and was one of the largest great white sharks ever studied in the Atlantic. She was the first mature female Shark Biologist Greg Skomal ever tagged. Observing her up close reshaped his understanding of...
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How Sharks Changed My Life 🦈 | Jess Cramp's Story

Jess shares how she struggled to figure out her career path until a powerful encounter with ocean conservation completely changed her life. After spending 18 months campaigning to protect sharks, Jess found her calling: to fight for the future of our...
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Exploring Apex Predators

Exploring Apex Predators, offers an exciting and educational experience to teach students about the fascinating world of predators and prey in the ocean ecosystem. Through a series of questions and descriptions, players gain a deeper understanding of the...
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White Sharks

Go on an exciting journey to explore the fascinating world of white sharks from their long history on our planet to their role in balancing the ocean ecosystem. Learn about white shark characteristics, their unique skeletal structure, and even test...
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Shark Research

Explore the vital research conducted by OCEARCH that helps us better understand our sharks and our oceans. Students will learn about the importance of scientific research and how it contributes to the conservation and management of our ocean ecosystems...
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Follow White Sharks

Embark on a thrilling journey to follow white sharks through the ocean using the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker™. Students will discover their migration patterns and gain insights crucial for their conservation. Dive in and explore the incredible world of...
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Great White Shark Travels from South Carolina to Canada

Did you know that white sharks can swim all the way to Canada?
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Global Shark Tracker™

Dive into the world of OCEARCH, a global nonprofit organization tracking sharks to better understand their movements. Discover how they use different tags and explore the exciting world of shark tracking. Join the adventure at OCEARCH.org/tracker and be...