North Carolina
Shark strandings reported along North Carolina coast
NORTH CAROLINA- Reports of sharks washing up on North Carolina beaches are on the rise, according to a local conservation group.
The North Carolina Shark Conservancy says it’s received multiple calls in recent days about stranded sharks along the coast.
Right now, the group is working with towns and local officials to figure out the best way to handle the animals, especially those that are already dead.
They say they’re also in the process of training volunteers so they can respond to strandings in person in the near future.
In the meantime, the conservancy is asking for patience as they organize those efforts and continue tracking reports coming in.
They’re also reminding the public not to touch or interact with any sharks found on the beach. Many of the species are protected—even after death—and disturbing them could be illegal.
If you spot a stranded shark, you’re asked to report it by calling or texting the group’s hotline at 252-216-2810.