Like many spring breakers, a massive great white shark is making its way down Florida’s coastline.

The shark, named “Dold,” measures over 11 feet long and weighs 761 pounds, according to OCEARCH, an organization that tracks shark movements along the U.S. East Coast.

On Tuesday morning, Dold was detected just miles off the coast of Vero Beach. Researchers began tracking the sub-adult white shark on February 28, when it was about 45 miles offshore near the Florida-Georgia state line.

Named after Dr. Christopher Dold, Chief Zoological Officer of SeaWorld, the shark is part of the OCEARCH Western North Atlantic White Shark Study. OCEARCH describes Dr. Dold as “a key figure in ocean conservation.”

“Tracking Dold will provide valuable insights into white shark migration, health, and their crucial role in maintaining ocean balance,” researchers noted.

According to NOAA, great white sharks can grow up to 21 feet long, weigh as much as 4,500 pounds, and live beyond 70 years.

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