Frying Pan Tower is the namesake of Frying Pan Shoals… For many years before modern-day GPS, the light burned on top of the tower, warning mariners of the shallow and treacherous shoals. It was manned by the Coast Guard until it was decommissioned in 2004. In this video you can see waves breaking 12 miles offshore, showing the shoals in all their glory. No longer a navigational aid, the tower now stands as a testament to restoration and preservation and serves as a glimpse into maritime history.

Cue Jaws theme. Our Cape Fear shark cam is live again just in time for summer 🦈 Tell us what you see in the deep: https://explore.org/livecams/frying-pan/shark-cam?utm_content=1682691600&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook | explore.org

On tower and already at work with the goal: shark camera online! | Frying Pan Tower