Topic overview
In brief
- Percy, a subadult great white shark, pinged off Long Island on July 28, 2026.
- He has traveled 4,660 miles since being tagged a year ago.
- His movements are aiding research on young white sharks' seasonal behaviors.
Summary
In the United States, a subadult great white shark named Percy pinged just 14 miles off the coast of Long Island on July 28, 2026. This event marks exactly one year since Percy was tagged by OCEARCH, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to marine research, in collaboration with the Tancook Islands Marine Field Station in Nova Scotia, Canada. Since being tagged, Percy has traveled an impressive 4,660 miles, making his way from Canada down into the Gulf and back up the East Coast. His journey highlights the migratory patterns of young white sharks and their seasonal movements.
Percy was initially tagged on July 28, 2025, when he weighed 432 pounds and measured 9 feet, 9 inches long. He was the sixth shark tagged during OCEARCH's summer residency field research study in 2025. The data collected from Percy's movements is invaluable for scientists and researchers, as it helps them understand the behavior and migration habits of young white sharks. This information is crucial for the conservation efforts aimed at protecting these marine animals and their habitats.