A nearly nine-foot-long great white shark has been spotted lurking off the coast near popular beaches.
The giant predator, named Nori, was detected during its annual migration north along the US East Coast.
Researchers say the juvenile female shark measures almost nine feet long and weighs around 423lbs.
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Nori was spotted off the Jersey Shore between Ocean City and Sea Isle City after its tracking device “pinged” in the water.
According to OCEARCH, which tagged the shark as part of its global tracking programme, Nori first surfaced near the area just after 11pm on 4 May.
A second “ping” was later recorded nearby days afterwards.
OCEARCH researchers tagged Nori in Nova Scotia in October as part of efforts to study great white migration patterns.
The non-profit organisation tracks hundreds of sharks worldwide by monitoring signals sent whenever their dorsal fins break the ocean’s surface, as reported by Need To Know.
Researchers say great whites typically spend the winter months in warmer southern waters before migrating north during spring and summer.
Nori is believed to be one of the first great whites tracked near the Jersey Shore during this year’s migration season.
Her appearance comes as shark activity increases along parts of the US East Coast during warmer months.
Alongside great whites, waters off New Jersey and New York are also home to species including sand tigers, sandbar sharks and smooth dogfish.
According to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File, there were 65 unprovoked shark bites globally in 2025, including nine fatalities.
Authorities continue to advise swimmers and paddleboarders to avoid areas with seals, schools of fish and murky water, particularly during dawn or dusk hours.
Members of the public can track Nori and other sharks through the OCEARCH shark tracker.
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