Monster shark off holiday hotspot is largest male great white ever tagged A monster shark spotted off the coast of a major holiday hotspot is the biggest male great white ever tagged.
Scientists said the great white weighed about 1,600lbs, which made it the largest male shark ever tagged in the area by the research group OCEARCH.
The great white has remained at least 40 miles away from the coast since he was tagged and appeared to remain along the eastern fringe of the Florida platform, The Sun reported.
The 14ft-long shark - dubbed Contender - was found swimming below the surface under southwest Atlantic waters and is now being tracked as it moved south down the Gulf Stream.
The website also revealed the shark's name was given in honour of Contender Boats, which is an old partner of the research organisation.
