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Tagged Great White Shark Pings Off Florida’s Gulf Coast — Sarasota to Tarpon Springs
Recent tracker pings show a rare Gulf visitor cruising offshore
Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias). Image courtesy of NOAA (Public Domain).
Satellite tagging helps scientists map seasonal movements. Image courtesy of NOAA (Public Domain).
Shark trackers logged fresh **pings** from a tagged **great white** traveling well offshore between **Sarasota and Tarpon Springs**. Sightings like this in the Gulf are **uncommon but not unheard of**—most are juveniles exploring seasonal routes. The pings come from a **satellite tag** that “checks in” when the dorsal fin briefly reaches the surface, giving scientists a safe, simple peek at a shark’s road trip without disturbing the animal.
Arthur’s take: “Think of that shark as a visiting mariner—swift, polite, and passing through. From shore, enjoy the ocean, give wildlife space, and keep your treasures to the tide line.”
Sources: Public tracker data (OCEARCH/FWC) and NOAA shark research background. For live maps, visit the OCEARCH Tracker.
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