Though there are many shark species in North Carolina, bites are rare, Cahoon said, noting that most shark bites occur in ...

On May 30, 2025, 25-year-old surfer Sean Barton was bitten by a shark while riding a wave off Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Barton was in waist-deep water when the shark latched onto his left leg.

Sunset Beach Police said they received several reports of an alligator entering and exiting the ocean in the area of 10th ...

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. — Beachgoers got an unexpected visitor this past week when an 8-foot alligator showed up in the surf at ...

An 8-foot alligator was spotted in the surf at Sunset Beach, North Carolina, before being safely captured and relocated by ...

Making plans for that beach getaway? If you're headed to the NC coast, there's plenty to do. Here's our list of 35 fun ideas.

This collection of stories shares practical ways to stay safe around North Carolina wildlife during summer. One article ...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A family of four who spent the last three years riding horseback across the country has reached the North Carolina coast. But their planned final stop in Holden ...