Blacktip shark Archives - Sharks of Onslow County

More than Armor: How Shark Skin Shapes Survival

Angelique Mitchell, MPS October 6, 2025 No Comments

Have you ever wondered why, if you touch a shark from head to fin, it feels smooth—but from fin to head, it’s skin is rough like sandpaper? Sharks and rays…

Riding Out the Storm: Sharks and Hurricanes in North Carolina

Angelique Mitchell, MPS August 30, 2025 No Comments

When a hurricane or tropical storm barrels toward eastern North Carolina, humans board up windows and evacuate—but what do sharks do? Thanks to acoustic tagging and long-term monitoring, we now…

Can you tell the difference? Bull shark vs dusky shark

Think You Know Your Sharks? The 3 Most Misidentified

Angelique Mitchell, MPS August 5, 2025 No Comments

Many sharks have similar appearances in body shape and colorations, especially when viewed from above. Juvenile sharks can be difficult to identify because their markings and proportions are not developed…

Shark Watch: Meet the Seasonal Visitors to Onslow County’s Coast

Angelique Mitchell, MPS July 23, 2025 No Comments

North Carolina’s coastline is home to a surprisingly rich and dynamic marine ecosystem — and sharks are among its most vital (and misunderstood) residents. In Onslow County, from the inlets…

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More than Armor: How Shark Skin Shapes Survival

Riding Out the Storm: Sharks and Hurricanes in North Carolina

Think You Know Your Sharks? The 3 Most Misidentified

Shark Watch: Meet the Seasonal Visitors to Onslow County’s Coast