Great White Shark Spotted Offshore Cocoa Beach (3 Sightings)
March 11, 2026
Great White Shark Spotted Offshore Cocoa Beach (3 Sightings in 3 Days)
An incredible series of great white shark sightings offshore of Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral has anglers across Florida talking this week.
During a deep sea fishing charter offshore of Port Canaveral, Captain John Lau aboard the Game Changer encountered a massive great white shark cruising near the boat.
Even more surprising, this sighting marks three confirmed great white shark encounters in just three days along Florida’s Space Coast.
Great White Shark Spotted Offshore Cocoa Beach by Captain John Lau
On March 10th, 2026, while running a deep sea fishing charter offshore of Cocoa Beach, Captain John Lau spotted a great white shark swimming near the boat.
Great white sharks rarely appear during fishing charters in this area, making the encounter an unforgettable moment for everyone onboard.
Below is the video of the shark filmed offshore of Port Canaveral.
Blair Wiggins Encounters 15-Foot Great White
Just days before Captain John Lau’s sighting, well-known angler Blair Wiggins also encountered a massive 15-foot great white shark while fishing offshore.
That sighting occurred this past Sunday and quickly spread through the fishing community.
With both encounters combined, that makes three great white shark sightings in three days off the waters near Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral.
Blair Wiggins encounters a massive great white shark offshore of Florida.
Why Great White Sharks Appear Off Cocoa Beach
Although rare, great white sharks do migrate along Florida’s Atlantic coastline.
Several factors can bring them near the waters offshore of Port Canaveral:
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Seasonal baitfish migrations
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Cooler offshore water temperatures
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Natural great white migration along the East Coast
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Deep water close to shore along the Gulf Stream
Because the Gulf Stream flows relatively close to the Space Coast, large pelagic predators occasionally pass through the area.
Deep Sea Fishing Offshore of Cape Canaveral
The waters offshore of Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral are known for incredible offshore fishing.
Depending on the season, anglers regularly encounter species like:
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Mahi-mahi
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Sailfish
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Kingfish
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Grouper
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Blackfin tuna
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Sharks
And every once in a while, something truly rare like a great white shark cruising past the boat.
Book a Cocoa Beach Deep Sea Fishing Charter
If you want to experience the excitement of offshore fishing along Florida’s Space Coast, a deep sea fishing charter out of Port Canaveral is the perfect adventure.
Every trip offshore brings the chance to see incredible marine life — and occasionally something truly unforgettable.