1.   She was pointing to a small boat that was approaching the shore.

2.   Access is free at all times, though it is easy to disturb the birds, so care is needed when approaching the shore.

3.   He was convicted of violating several maritime laws, including approaching the shore with his radar turned off.

4.   One fisherman was rescued by a Norwegian cargo vessel and the others managed to jump onto dry ground when the floe approached the shore.

5.   They were arrested as their boats approached the shore or soon after they reached land.

6.   Strong winds pummeled the Carolinas Friday as Hurricane Bertha gathered strength and approached shore, sending hundreds of thousands fleeing inland for safety.