Record #:

24053

Author(s):

Nagy, Rebecca

Abstract:

Typically, North Carolina beaches only report one or two shark bites per year. 2015 has been an unusual year with eight beachgoers receiving shark bites in the months of June and July. Shark researchers at UNC Chapel Hill and East Carolina University describe their findings regarding changes in shark breeding and feeding patterns, while also discussing how this relates to the sharp increase in bites.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue 4, Autumn 2015, p18-23, il, por

Subject(s):

Sharks--Research; North Carolina, Coastal--Ecology; Shark attacks