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Two juvenile great white sharks pinging along the ENC coast near Onslow County

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 9, 2026 at 6:52 AM EDT
OCEARCH

Officials with the research group OCEARCH say two juvenile great white sharks are currently pinging along the eastern North Carolina shore.

A ten-foot shark named Cayo was spotted hugging the coastline near Emerald Isle and Onslow Bay, while a second shark, named Nori, surfaced recently near Hatteras Island and then near Onslow Bay on Sunday.

Nori is a young white shark, measuring 8 ft. 10 in. and weighing 423 lbs. She was tagged on October 4, 2025, in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, as part of the Western North Atlantic white shark population. She
OCEARCH
Nori is a young white shark, measuring 8 ft. 10 in. and weighing 423 lbs. She was tagged on October 4, 2025, in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, as part of the Western North Atlantic white shark population. She pinged on Sunday near Onslow Bay.

Experts say these movements are a normal part of their spring migration north, but they are advising swimmers to stay alert as these predators move closer to the beach.
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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