Great white sharks are among the most powerful predators in the ocean, and some of the largest ever recorded have been tracked in American waters. In this video, we take a closer look at record breaking giants such as Deep Blue, Haole Girl, Ironbound, and Breton, each known for their extraordinary size and documented migrations.
Follow their movements along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and explore how scientists track these massive sharks across thousands of miles. Learn about their preferred prey, seasonal travel patterns, and what their journeys reveal about ocean ecosystems.
From satellite tagging to surprising sighting data, this deep dive into America’s largest great whites offers a fascinating look at the ocean’s most iconic predator.
About the Author
Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show.
As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).
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