A formidable great white shark has once again made its presence known along Florida’s coastline. 

OCEARCH, a global shark-tracking organization, recorded an 11-foot, 761-pound sub-adult great white shark, aptly named “Dold,” pinging off the Gulf Coast on Monday. Just weeks prior, Dold was spotted off Vero Beach, showcasing its impressive journey across the Sunshine State.

Researchers initiated tracking on February 28 when Dold was located roughly 45 miles offshore, near the Florida-Georgia border. Named in honor of Dr. Christopher Dold, SeaWorld’s Chief Zoological Officer and an advocate for ocean preservation, this shark is a key participant in OCEARCH’s Western North Atlantic White Shark Study.

“Monitoring Dold allows us to delve deeper into the migration patterns, health, and ecological role of white sharks in sustaining marine ecosystems,” researchers explained.

White sharks are among the ocean’s most awe-inspiring inhabitants, with NOAA reporting that they can reach up to 21 feet in length, weigh as much as 4,500 pounds, and live beyond 70 years.

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