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Massive great white shark spotted off NC coast
A nearly 1,000-pound great white shark was hanging out along the Eastern Carolina coast Monday morning.
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PAMLICO COUNTY, N.C. — CORRECTION: WRAL News originally reported that the shark was tracked to the Pamlico Sound. It was much farther offshore, east of the Outer Banks.
A nearly 1,000-pound great white shark was hanging out along the Eastern Carolina coast Monday morning.
According to Ocearch, “Ironbound” measures at about 12 feet 4 inches long and weighs 998 lbs. A tracker pinged the shark known as “Ironbound” out past the Outer Banks, in the vicinity of Hatteras Canyon.
If you swim in the ocean, experts recommend swimming with a buddy and staying close to shore. It's best not to go in the water at dawn or dusk.
Experts also say you avoid swimming if you see fish or seals around.
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