Wild Dark Shore is a 2025 novel by Australian author Charlotte McConaghy, known for her previous bestsellers Migrations and Once There Were Wolves. Set on the remote island of Shearwater near Antarctica, the story follows Dominic Salt and his three children, who serve as the final caretakers of the world’s largest seed bank. As sea levels rise and climate dread looms, their isolation is interrupted when a mysterious woman named Rowan washes ashore during a massive storm. The narrative explores themes of trust, family secrets, and the desperate measures taken to protect both loved ones and the planet's future.