Updated 1:19 PM ET, Fri December 27, 2019. It's been a busy week for the shark trackers. Ironbound was first caught in October near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and shortly after made the 1,473-mile trek to Miami. The great white shark has been spotted several times near Key Biscayne after being tagged earlier in 2019. The adult male shark weighs 998 pounds, according to the group OCEARCH. A 12-foot, 4-inch long great white shark that researchers have named Ironbound has been tracked to the waters south of Key Biscayne, near Miami. Source: Twitter/IronBound The Shark Oceanic research ground OCEARCH has been tracking the movements of Ironbound and other great white … Ironbound, a 12-foot, 4-inch, 899-pound adult male great white shark, "pinged" Friday night at 9:19 p.m. on the continental shelf, at least 100 miles from the shoreline. Expedition:  Great white shark Shaw reaches N.J. from Nova Scotia; critics question tagging danger. That’s according to Ocearch, an organization that monitors shark migration patterns by outfitting them with tracking devices. Ironbound was caught and tagged on October 3 off Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and has traveled 1,473 miles down the US East Coast since then. Captain Brett says he has only encountered a couple of sharks with as much attitude as Ironbound had. The satellite tags are placed on the shark's dorsal fin. Despite an increase in sightings, the overall great white shark population is decreasing, and they remain a vulnerable species. Orangutans depart Jungle Island for greener surroundings upstate, Miami High football coach shot dead at a home, law enforcement sources say, Judge upholds Michael Hernandez's life sentence in 2004 killing of classmate. A 12-foot, 4-inch long great white shark that researchers have named Ironbound has been tracked to the waters south of Key Biscayne, near Miami. It traveled 88 miles in the last 72 hours. A photo of Ironbound, a great white shark who was tagged off Nova Scotia in October 2019. Ironbound is the farthest south and a sub-adult male named Shaw is the farthest north. The shark’s tracker sent a signal on Monday at 8:43 a.m. from the edge of Biscayne Bay just south of Key Biscayne, Ocearch says. Ocearch attaches tracking devices to the sharks’ dorsal fins. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Ironbound, a 12-foot great white shark, seems to be calling Florida home for the holidays. OCEARCH, an oceanic research group that tags and tracks sharks, dolphins, seals and other animals. All rights reserved. Ironbound was the southernmost shark on the map, while another named Shaw remained near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy. OCEARCH said that seven of its tagged sharks have pinged with their location in recent days. When the fin breaks through the surface of the water, the tracking device sends a signal to a satellite. Runs occur when the fish gather in large schools before spawning. A photo taken when Ironbound was caught and tagged earlier this year. Then, learn more about group’s efforts and the insight they have found in tracking these massive sharks in the video below. When the shark surfaces for at least 90 seconds, the tag sends a signal and the shark's location. A 12-foot, 4-inch long great white shark that researchers have named Ironbound has been tracked to the waters south of Key Biscayne, near Miami. A research group called OCEARCH tracked a 12-foot-long great white shark named Ironbound from off the coast of Nova Scotia to the Miami area. Great white sharks are the world's largest predatory fish, according to the World Wildlife Federation, and are known to rip bite-sized chunks out of their prey which are swallowed whole. Can you blame this shark? Can you blame this shark? He likes to learn new things and solve old problems whenever possible, and enjoys bicycling, going to the dog park, spending time with his daughter, and coffee. The adult male shark weighs 998 pounds, according to the group OCEARCH, which tagged and is tracking the shark. The group is using that data to learn about migration patterns and uncover previously unknown details about shark lives. Ironbound, the great white shark A 12-foot, 4-inch long great white shark that researchers have named Ironbound has been tracked to the waters south of Key Biscayne, near Miami. He's named after West Ironbound Island, which is near where he was caught. The sharks aren't the only marine animals on the move. 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