Midge, a 2.8-metre female, was initially tagged near Stewart Island and travelled north through the Tasman Sea to Tonga. She then lost her satellite tag near Stewart Island after completing the migration of more than 3000km. Midge's tracker showed the incredible migration journey of great white sharks. He said Midge’s data highlighted how certain habitats were ideal for great white sharks, including areas near Motunui Island, off Stewart Island, where the animals aggregate seasonally before their long migrations. The Great White Project is supported entirely through public sponsorship, allowing people to follow individual sharks in near-real time via the Great White App, with each tag costing $4300.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 05, 2026 02:58 UTC