Top Sharks Swimming Near You
July is shark season — and OCEARCH is celebrating all month with the Top Sharks Spotlight Series on the free OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker™ app. This week we spotlight the top sharks most frequently tracked near shore in the past year.
Discover the top sharks tracked near shore this month with OCEARCH’s Spotlight Series. Meet Brookes, Ernst, Ripple, Toño, Bella, and Nori — follow their migrations on the free OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker™ app and learn how to get involved in shark research and ocean stewardship.
WHY THIS MATTERS
– Coastal shark sightings and tracking data help researchers understand migration, habitat use, and human–shark interactions.
– Following tagged sharks on the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker™ makes marine science accessible and drives community stewardship.
– Get updates on sharks swimming near your shoreline and find opportunities to support research.
TOP SHARKS SWIMMING NEAR YOU
Most Tracked Nearshore In The Past Year
BROOKES
Near Virginia Beach (tracked June 10–17)
Notable: Frequently detected nearshore; valuable for understanding mid-Atlantic coastal movements.
ERNST
Near Cape Cod (tracked June 23)
Notable: Cape Cod hotspot visitor; helps map seasonal northbound migrations.
RIPPLE
Near Cape Cod (tracked June 23)
Notable: Shares Cape Cod timing with Ernst — useful for local population studies.
TOÑO
Tiger shark near Cancun (tracked June 4–5)
Notable: Different species (tiger shark) included for regional context; illustrates species diversity nearshore in the Caribbean.
BELLA
Near Long Island (tracked June 3)
Notable: Long Island coastal presence highlights the importance of regional monitoring.
NORI
Near the coast of Maine (tracked May 17)
Notable: Northern movements emphasize extended seasonal range for some sharks.
HOW TO TRACK THEM
– Download the free OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker™ app or visit the tracker online.
– Search by shark name (Brookes, Ernst, Ripple, Toño, Bella, Nori) to view migration paths, recent locations, and tagging data.
– Enable your phone notifications for real-time movement updates and seasonal summaries.
GET INVOLVED— TRACK, LEARN, & PROTECT
Follow these sharks and dozens more on the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker™ app to monitor real-time shark tracking, migration patterns, and conservation updates. Explore OCEARCH educational materials, share shark tracking maps with your community, and consider supporting shark tagging and marine research to help protect white sharks and ocean ecosystems.
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