Shackleford Banks

Shackleford Banks
Shackleford Banks is located in North Carolina
Shackleford Banks
Shackleford Banks
Geography
Coordinates34°39′54″N 76°35′16″W / 34.66500°N 76.58778°W / 34.66500; -76.58778
Administration
U.S.
CountyCarteret County, North Carolina
Demographics
Population0
Additional information
Official websitewww.outerbanks.com/shackleford-banks.html

Shackleford Banks is a barrier island[1] system on the coast of Carteret County, North Carolina. It contains a herd of feral horses, scallop, crabs and various sea animals, including summer nesting by loggerhead turtles.[2] It is a tourist and beach camping site.[3]

Shackleford Banks is located near Harkers Island, North Carolina, Beaufort, North Carolina, and Fort Macon State Park, and is a part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore.

  1. ^ [1] Cape Lookout National Seashore - Natural Features And Ecosystems
  2. ^ [2] Cape Lookout National Seashore - Animals
  3. ^ [3] Cape Lookout National Seashore - Camping