Dossier
Carolina Beach
Coverage of Carolina Beach in the Nexus archive.
North Carolina Shark Conservancyorganization1scalloped hammerhead sharktopic1Freeman Parkplace1Taylor Evansperson1Ocean Rescueorganization1Carolina Beach Fire Departmentorganization1Carolina Beach Police Departmentorganization1Harlan Blast/Hildebrand Amusementsorganization1Surf's Uptopic1North Carolina Department of Labororganization1
- ‘Once in a lifetime’: 14-foot hammerhead shark found dead on NC beach
A 14-foot scalloped hammerhead shark was found dead on a North Carolina beach after washing ashore twice. Experts noted evidence of fishing interaction, including a tail fin cut and jaw puncture, but the exact cause of death remains unknown. The North Carolina Shark Conservancy collected tissue samples for conservation research.
- $37K fine issued for ‘serious violation’ involving carnival ride at popular North Carolina beach
A company was fined $37,500 for a serious violation involving a carnival ride at Carolina Beach, North Carolina, after a person's lap bar came loose due to operator error, causing injuries. The North Carolina Department of Labor cited the company for operating an unsafe device and continuing operations without approval.