Rare sea creature found with shark bite off NC’s Outer Banks
Jul 21, 2025 · Being caught in the jaws of a shark might seem like the worst thing a helpless sea turtle might endure off North Carolina’s Outer Banks, but apparently not. Such an attack …
Marine Life - OBX Travel Guide by Carolina Designs
There are many marine animals stopping by or using our Outer Banks beaches. Sea turtles, dolphins, seals, and whales to name a few.
Venomous blue sea dragons spotted in the Outer Banks can sting …
Sep 25, 2024 · Though beautiful and fascinating, the little creature is venomous and can occasionally get stranded on dry land when there is extreme weather with high winds.
Sea creature traveled 5,400 miles to NC coast, tracker shows ...
Dec 8, 2025 · The massive turtle, named Riptide by researchers, appeared off the northern Outer Banks on Dec. 2, and was off Ocracoke as of Dec. 8, according to the Sea Turtle Conservancy.
Venomous blue sea dragons washing up on Outer Banks …
Sep 24, 2024 · According to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which is run by the National Park Service, the creatures (scientific name Glaucus atlanticus) are venomous and have been seen …
6 Bizarre Sea Creatures You Might Find on the Outer Banks
Jun 16, 2023 · Below we’ve compiled a list of 6 Bizarre sea creatures we’ve found on our beach walks. In our quest for candle inspiration, we’ve embarked on countless Outer Banks beach …
Venomous blue sea slugs wash up on the Outer Banks
Sep 24, 2024 · The blue sea dragon, a type of venomous sea slug that lives in the open ocean, has recently been spotted at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
NC beachgoers warned to avoid venomous sea slugs
Sep 24, 2024 · BUXTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is warning beachgoers about the venomous sea slug, which looks like a small dragon, that has been …
Venomous blue sea dragons are washing up on the Outer Banks
Sep 26, 2024 · BUXTON, N.C. — Officials from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore are raising awareness about the Glaucus atlanticus, or blue sea dragons, a species of venomous sea …
Venomous creatures wash up on popular North Carolina beaches
Sep 25, 2024 · Venomous creatures were spotted washing up on the beaches of the Outer Banks in North Carolina, and the National Park Service sent out a warning about the punch these …