{"product_id":"north-carolina-shark-attacks-a-history-9781467153959","title":"North Carolina Shark Attacks: A History","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorth Carolina Shark Attacks: A History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMillions of tourists visit North Carolina beaches each year, drawn by sun-soaked shores and warm coastal waters. But beneath the surface lurks a darker history—one of brutal encounters between humans and some of the ocean's most formidable predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive historical account documents fatal and near-fatal shark attacks along North Carolina's coastline, focusing particularly on the waters of Carteret County where some of the state's most devastating incidents occurred. Author John Hairr uncovers forgotten tales of clashes between two apex predators: humans and sharks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDangerous Waters: North Carolina's Shark Population\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old North State's coastal waters host several large and lethal shark species. Bull sharks, known for their aggressive nature and ability to tolerate freshwater, frequently venture close to shore. Tiger sharks, second only to great whites in recorded attacks on humans, patrol these same waters. Oceanic whitetips and great white sharks complete the roster of dangerous species that have historically populated the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge shark populations were once prolific along the North Carolina coast. While numbers declined due to overfishing, recent conservation efforts have led to rebounding populations—bringing sharks and humans into closer contact than ever before in popular swimming and surfing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Graveyard of the Atlantic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffshore mariners knew North Carolina's waters by a more ominous name: the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Shipwreck survivors who made it through treacherous shoals and violent storms faced another terror—shark-infested waters where the chances of a gruesome end were alarmingly high. This book explores these maritime disasters and the role sharks played in the fate of those lost at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistoric Shark Attack Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous research, this volume presents documented cases of shark attacks from North Carolina's past. Each account provides context about the victim, circumstances of the attack, species involved when known, and the aftermath. These aren't sensationalized stories but carefully researched historical incidents that reveal the reality of sharing coastal waters with large predatory sharks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book serves as both a cautionary tale and a fascinating glimpse into North Carolina's maritime history. As beach tourism continues to grow and shark populations recover, understanding this history becomes increasingly relevant for both residents and visitors to the state's beaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in May 2023 by History Press, this paperback provides an essential resource for anyone interested in North Carolina coastal history, marine wildlife, or the complex relationship between humans and sharks in shared ocean environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680411521298,"sku":"9781467153959","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fe13b7ae-94a1-447b-90c4-44e45b4bfa77.jpg?v=1734906238","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/north-carolina-shark-attacks-a-history-9781467153959","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}