Fox News) — Great white shark "Ernst" was detected off Alabama’s coast in January and has now been spotted near Mississippi.

Key Facts:

• Ernst, a 12-foot, nearly 1,000-pound female shark, was tagged by OCEARCH in October 2025 in Nova Scotia.
• The shark has traveled thousands of miles down the U.S. East Coast into the Gulf.
• Ernst was recently pinged off the coast of Mississippi, indicating a rare westward movement for great white sharks in the region.
  

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• Caption: A 12-foot, nearly 1,000-pound female great white shark named "Ernst," detected off the coast of Gulf Shores, Alabama — and most recently, off the coast of Mississippi. (SWNS)
  

  Conclusion:
  

• Ernst’s movements are being tracked by OCEARCH using satellite tags, indicating her presence near Horn Island off the Mississippi coast.
• The organization highlights Ernst’s spirit of connection, resilience, and teamwork in ocean research.
  

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• "The female shark pinged again on Jan. 30."
  

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• Kelly McGreal, production assistant with the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. headings for each section. Use bullet points for important details or quotes.

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  CITY, State (Fox News) — A new study reveals shocking statistics on the impact of climate change on wildlife populations worldwide.

• Researchers found that over the past 50 years, global wildlife populations have declined by 68% on average.
• The study highlights the urgency of taking immediate action to combat climate change and protect endangered species.

  This alarming report underscores the critical need for global cooperation and sustainable practices to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems for future generations.