Ocearch tags five tiger sharks off our coast during expedition

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Ocearch completed their expedition Wednesday to research tiger sharks off our coast.

Scientists were able to tagged five tiger sharks during their expedition, including a 9-foot female tiger shark named “Carolina” and a seven-foot female tiger shark named “Orlando” in honor of the city.

Thursday, Carolina and Orlando continue to ping near Wrightsville Beach.

You can track their movement on the Ocearch Global Shark Tracker.