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Photos: A Humpback Whale Skull Washed Up On A North Carolina Beach

Author Melanie Day

You never know what is going to wash up from the vast oceans. It’s always fascinating and this week at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore visitors got a look at a massive surprise. A humpback whale skull washed up on the shore of the North Carolina beach.

The Official Cape Hatteras National Seashore Facebook page shared the incredible photo on Wednesday. I would have never known that this is what a whale skull looks like! But you learn something new every day. 

Humpback Whale Skull

While not the complete skull, the page states that it is a “large portion” that was discovered on the Hattaras Island beach. Being a barrier island it isn’t uncommon for remains of animals to wash onshore at Hatteras and other locations along the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

What a stunning reminder of how vast the ocean is and how massive some of the animals that call it home are. I was lucky enough when in Florida last summer to have a manatee swim within a few yards of us and the size of that creature was mind-blowing. I’m so glad I got to experience this.

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore says that “any marine mammal strandings OR sea turtle activity sightings should be reported to the Cape Hatteras Stranding Hotline: 252-216-6892.”

What’s the most amazing thing you’ve seen on a beach or in the ocean?

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.

 

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