A colossal great white shark, the largest in the world, has been spotted near Canada following an astonishing 845-mile journey. The massive 14-foot predator, weighing a hefty 1,653 pounds, was recently located just 7 miles off the Quebec coast. OCEARCH, a non-profit organization that tracks marine animals, disclosed that the 30-year-old shark named “Contender” has been cruising an impressive 11.5 miles every day.

On Monday, the shark was pinged near Quebec after previously being tracked heading towards Martha’s Vineyard, a popular vacation spot for the affluent. According to John Tyminski, a Senior Data Scientist at OCEARCH, Contender has now ventured into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, residing north of Anticosti Island.

Since July 18, Contender has covered a minimum distance of 845 miles, averaging a daily movement of 11.5 miles. Experts note that great white sharks typically spend their summers hunting in the western North Atlantic, but Contender seems to favor Atlantic Canada based on recent data.

Tyminski mentioned that while they are unsure of Contender’s next destination, he might start moving south by mid-October. White sharks like Contender are known to be opportunistic hunters, adapting their movements to prey availability. As the days grow shorter and water temperatures drop in mid-October, white sharks usually begin their southern migration.

The researchers are gaining valuable insights into the geographic range and preferred habitats of white sharks through tracking individuals like Contender. This year has seen white sharks exploring new areas, expanding our understanding of their behavior and movements.