We were there on vacation, though I grew up there, it happened after lunch time, around 1 ish. I was taking the kids out so we could have lunch across the street at the park. We were at South Topsail. There was a strong rip current, big waves for the area, we had a storm a day or two before. This stuff just happens. If she were meant to be eaten, she would have. The water was very murky and very strong current, the fish were also stirred up, the shark was probably feeding. And to the person that suggested killing them, learn a bit about ecology. And if any of you freak out over this, you should stay home and please don't go to the beach!! Leave it for the rest of us to respect and enjoy.