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Wicked Tuna Outer Banks captain charged with felony animal cruelty

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published November 14, 2025 at 6:44 AM EST
Britton Shackelford of Wanchese is charged with felony animal cruelty andhooting a gun within 300 yards of an occupied home.
Dare County Sheriff's Office
Britton Shackelford of Wanchese is charged with felony animal cruelty and shooting a gun within 300 yards of an occupied home.

A Wicked Tuna charter boat captain has been charged with felony animal cruelty.

Officials in Dare County said they investigated a call reporting a missing animal last week, and investigators determined the animal had been shot to death.

Britton Shackelford of Wanchese is also charged with shooting a gun within 300 yards of an occupied home.

Shackleford is the Captain of The Doghouse, which was featured on National Geographic's Wicked Tuna Outer Banks for six years.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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