A 14-foot-long white shark might not be something swimmers want to see at the beach. But scientists say one of the big carnivores has been tracked further into the Gulf of Mexico than any white shark they've ever tagged before. The epic journey of the shark nicknamed LeeBeth can provide valuable clues to help the species.
A 14-foot-long white shark might not be something swimmers want to see at the beach but scientists say one has been tracked further into the Gulf of Mexico than any white shark they’ve ever tagged before.In this photo provided by Chip Michalove, LeeBeth, a white shark, is tagged on Dec. 8, 2023, off Hilton Head Island, S.C. Scientists say the animal has been tracked further into the Gulf of Mexico than any white shark they’ve ever tagged before.
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy collaborates with Massachusetts state government to tag white sharks, with more than 300 tagged so far. Thousands more have been tagged by other organizations worldwide, Winton said. Chip Michalove, who owns Outcast, said LeeBeth turned out to be an advantageous shark to tag, as she had sent more signals back from the tracking device than most. The tracker sends a signal whenever the shark breaks the surface of the water.
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