The dolphin is 27 inches long. The auction will benefit Ocracoke School, and the starting bid is $250.

You can place your bid at the school office during regular school hours. There's a container in the office and slips of paper for your name, bidding price, and contact information. 

The highest bid will be announced at 8:00pm at the school's Halloween Carnival on October 25th. 

Len Skinner also carved the dolphin mascot at Ocracoke School's flag circle.