{"id":1809,"date":"2024-11-27T07:25:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T04:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/?p=1809"},"modified":"2024-11-27T07:25:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T04:25:08","slug":"the-largest-great-white-sharks-ever-found-off-us-waters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/2024\/11\/27\/the-largest-great-white-sharks-ever-found-off-us-waters\/","title":{"rendered":"The Largest Great White Sharks Ever Found Off US Waters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Great white sharks, known for their size and power, are some of the most formidable predators in the ocean. While most great whites measure between 11 and 16 feet, some exceptional individuals in U.S. waters have grown much larger. Here are the largest great white sharks ever recorded off U.S. coasts<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/content\/dam\/nhmwww\/discover\/megalodon\/megalodon_warpaint_shutterstock-full-width.jpg\" alt=\"Megalodon: the truth about the largest shark that ever lived | Natural  History Museum\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>1. Deep Blue (20+ Feet)<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeperblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/A_Deep_Blue.png\" alt=\"That Viral Video Of A Huge Great White Shark Has Spurred Quite A  Conversation - DeeperBlue.com\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> While often associated with sightings off Mexico&#8217;s Guadalupe Island, Deep Blue has reportedly ventured near U.S. waters, particularly around Hawaii and California.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Size:<\/strong> Estimated to be over 20 feet long and weigh more than 5,000 pounds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> Deep Blue is one of the largest great whites ever documented, recognized by her distinctive markings and size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Unnamed Giant off Martha&#8217;s Vineyard (Reported 19+ Feet)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boston.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/07172011_17word_photo2-7988371-921.jpg\" alt=\"Jaws: Behind the scenes on Martha's Vineyard\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Massachusetts, near Martha&#8217;s Vineyard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Fishermen and researchers have documented enormous great whites off the Atlantic coast, with one notable shark estimated to be around 19 feet in length. These sightings have fueled legends about giant sharks in the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. The &#8220;Queen of the Ocean&#8221; (Around 18 Feet)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/5f7da76a94fce90018f7b90b?width=700\" alt=\"Giant Great White Shark: 'Queen of the Ocean' Captured Off Nova Scotia -  Business Insider\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Southern California, near the Farallon Islands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> An unnamed female shark measuring an estimated 18 feet was spotted during a research expedition. The Farallon Islands are a known hotspot for large great whites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. &#8220;Ironbound&#8221; (Around 12 Feet, but Heavyweight Contender)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nbcnewyork.com\/2022\/05\/10032019_OCEARCH_WIronBound_NovaScotia_2148-e1652199832429.jpg?quality=85&amp;strip=all&amp;resize=1200%2C675\" alt=\"Great White Shark Named 'Ironbound' Spotted Near New Jersey Shore \u2013 NBC New  York\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Tracked along the U.S. East Coast, particularly near New Jersey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> While Ironbound is not the longest great white, weighing over 1,200 pounds makes it a standout. Ironbound&#8217;s fame comes from its detailed tracking data, showing extensive migration patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. New England Behemoth (15\u201317 Feet)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/townsquare.media\/site\/385\/files\/2022\/05\/attachment-RS48032_GettyImages-515714114-scr.jpg\" alt=\"Another Great White Shark spotted off the Jersey coast\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Cape Cod, Massachusetts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Cape Cod is a renowned area for great white activity. Large individuals between 15\u201317 feet have been documented by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, some during peak seal hunting seasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great white sharks, known for their size and power, are some of the most formidable predators in the ocean. While most great whites measure between 11 and 16 feet, some exceptional individuals in U.S. waters have grown much larger. 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