Track the mighty Contender: 1,700-pound great white shark spotted near Cape Fear

A huge 1,700-pound great white shark has been spotted near Cape Fear, stirring excitement among locals and marine experts.

1,700-pound great white shark named Contender spotted off North Carolina coast

Contender, a 1,700-pound adult great white shark, was seen moving north after spending time in Florida waters.

Largest great white shark ever recorded in Atlantic is swimming off coast of North Carolina

Contender, a massive 1,700-pound shark, was spotted swimming near Cape Fear, located roughly 45 miles off the coast of North Carolina on Sunday, according to his OREACH tag.