Ripple, a subadult great white shark being tracked by OCEARCH, has been recorded moving roughly 350 miles in just one week along the coast of Canada. The shark’s rapid progress highlights how far these ocean predators can travel over a short period of time.
According to the tracking update, Ripple was tagged off the coast of Nova Scotia in September 2025. Since then, researchers have been able to follow the shark’s movements as it headed farther up Canada’s coastline.
The latest data offers another example of how satellite and tagging programs are helping scientists monitor great white sharks in near real time. Tracking information can reveal migration patterns, seasonal movement and how sharks use different marine areas.
Ripple’s weeklong journey has drawn attention because of both the speed and distance involved. As OCEARCH continues to monitor the shark, the tracking record adds to a growing picture of great white shark activity in Canadian waters.
