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Nori the nine-foot female great white was spotted off the Jersey Shore during its spring northward migration.
OCEARCH pinged Nori near Ocean City and Sea Isle City with a second ping days later.
Experts say great whites migrate north in spring, increasing coastal activity.
Shark tracker programs, like OCEARCH, monitor hundreds of sharks globally.
Officials urge swimmers and paddlers to avoid murky water and dusk hours.
Nori was tagged in Nova Scotia in October 2025 by OCEARCH researchers.
The reports reference increased coastal shark activity with species like sand tigers and sandbars nearby.
Florida Museum’s International Shark Attack File reported 65 unprovoked bites worldwide in 2025.
Local authorities provide tracking resources to the public for real-time shark movement.

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A tagged juvenile white shark identified as Nori has moved north along the eastern seaboard this spring.
OCEARCH notes this is the first tagged white shark this year to begin its seasonal northward jump.
Officials say larger adults typically move first, making Nori's early migration notable.
Nori originally tagged in Nova Scotia in October has since traveled to the Carolinas before moving north.
Shoreline safety tips emphasize avoiding murky waters and heeding lifeguard instructions.
Authorities say most unprovoked incidents are test bites, not deliberate attacks.
New York State DEC reminds beachgoers to adjust behavior to minimize risk.
Guidance includes staying out of areas with seals and avoiding dawn or dusk swims.
Shark movement north signals broader seasonal migration in the western North Atlantic.
The article links past incidents to ongoing safety guidance for summer beachgoers.

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