RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A great white shark weighing over 1,400 pounds is lurking off the North Carolina coast.

OCEARCH began tracking the 13-foot-3-inch, 1,437-pound great white back in 2020, naming it 'Breton." Each tag gathers 24 types of critical data, from genetics and health assessments to long-range migration patterns, as well as reproductive status.

The non-profit is a global leader in ocean research and shark conservation. Most recently, OCEARCH tagged its largest male white shark ever named "Contender."

"This marks a significant milestone in understanding the migratory patterns, reproductive behaviors, and survival strategies of these apex predators," according to OCEARCH.

OCEARCH says data is helping them map essential shark habitats and inform future conservation efforts.

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