A juvenile female humpback whale washed ashore on Friday near the Bennett Street Beach Access in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 27, 2024. The 27-foot whale showed visible signs of shark scavenging when discovered, prompting an immediate response from wildlife authorities. Marina Doshkov, Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator for the North Carolina Aquariums, confirmed a necropsy would be performed Saturday morning to determine the cause of death.  Local resident Charlie Parker recalled recent whale sightings: “It’s sad, just flat out sad. A couple of weeks ago, there were some whales going by close enough to shore that people could see … Continue reading Humpback Whale Washes Ashore in Kitty Hawk; Investigation Underway