1st great white tagged off SE coast Researchers, scientists
caught, studied, tagged and released 2,000 lb shark Lydia is a
2,000-pound, 14½-foot Great White Shark who was caught, tagged
and released off the coast of Jacksonville last weekend. It was
just above freezing and blowing 20 knots when fishermen and
scientists captured and tagged her about a half mile from the
mouth of the St. Johns River. It was just above freezing and
blowing 20 knots when fishermen and scientists worked together
to make the capture. "It was against all odds. I mean we were
just out there putting in our time, freezing cold," Ocearch co-
captain Brett McBride said. "Just losing all faith. Is there
really even a shark anywhere close by?" This was the first great
white shark ever caught, studied, tagged and released in the
Southeastern United States. "It is not an adrenaline rush. It is
not fun," expedition leader and Ocearch founder Chris Fischer
said. "It's very stressful and you feel great responsibility
going through the process to