The largest male great white shark ever detected on Atlantic coast just emerged at a spot that many New Yorkers live or travel to. The great white named "Contender" is 14-feet long and weighs 1,700 pounds. Massive Great White Spotted AgainDan Kitwood, Getty Images Dan Kitwood, Getty ImagesAt the height and weight Contender holds the record for the largest male white shark documented by researchers in the Atlantic ocean. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing, make sure to follow Hudson Valley Post on Facebook, and download the Hudson Valley Post Mobile AppMarine research organization OCEARCH reported that the 30-year-old generated a "Z-ping" on July 10, meaning his fin briefly broke the ocean surface long enough to transmit a signal to satellites. Massive Shark is Heading NorthDan Kitwood, Getty Images Dan Kitwood, Getty ImagesContender was first tagged in January 2025 off the Florida-Georgia coast.