FOUR WHITE SHARKS PING IN THE GULF JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING BREAK<\/a><\/p>\n Emerald Isle<\/a> is one of the many popular beach destinations for families during spring break<\/a>, and as four other sharks were recently pinged in the Gulf, it’s important to be aware.\u00a0<\/p>\n CAYO’s movements on the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker show her very close beach off North Carolina.\u00a0<\/p>\n (OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker)<\/p>\n CAYO comes in just over 10 feet long and weighs about 689 pounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n LARGEST MALE GREAT WHITE SHARK EVER RECORDED IN THE ATLANTIC EMERGES OFF THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST<\/a><\/p>\n On the newer side, she was only recently tagged on July 29th, 2025 and released in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia<\/a>, by the Tancook Islands Marine Field Station Team, with help from both the OCEARCH Science and Fishing Teams.<\/p>\n CAYO upon being tagged in Nova Scotia in July by OCEARCH.\u00a0<\/p>\n (OCEARCH)<\/p>\n She was named CAYO in honor of YETI, one of OCEARCH’s long-time supporters and partners, which OCEARCH<\/a> says has played a key role in advancing their mission.<\/p>\n WHITE SHARK PINGS OFFSHORE OF WELL-KNOWN GREAT WHITE HOTSPOT IN CAROLINAS DURING MAJOR NOR’EASTER<\/a><\/p>\n “The name “Cayo” nods to the brand\u2019s roots in the coastal and fishing communities<\/a>, where conservation and adventure go hand in hand,” they said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Recently, in February, CAYO was pinged off the coast of the Outer Banks<\/a> in North Carolina, during a major no’easter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Following sharks like CAYO allows scientists to better understand their movements and support conservation of ocean<\/a> habitats.<\/p>\n![\"Cayo's](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/screenshot-2026-03-08-at-12.43.42-pm.png\")
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