Leebeth, a white shark, is tagged on dec. 8, 2023, off hilton head island, s. c. Scientists say the animal has been tracked further into the gulf of mexico than any white. The furthest west a white shark has been spotted in the gulf of mexico, researchers report a great white shark named leebeth has made history. Corpus christi, texas — first edition continues to track the location of leebeth! Leebeth, a great white shark that weighs around 2,800 lbs. , is believed to be in her 20s or 30s. Her journey, which has taken her past texas' border and back, marks the first time a tracked shark.