In a new incident of shark attack, a teen in North Carolina on Saturday was injured after he was bitten by a shark, authorities said.
However, the injuries suffered by the 18-year-old in the shark attack are said to be non-life threatening.
Atlantic Beach Police Chief Jeff Harvey informed WNCN-TV that the teen was bitten on hands and wrist by a three-foot shark in three-foot deep water at around 2:30 p.m.
Fire Chief Adam Snyder said that the teen was holidaying and was attacked by the shark when he was out swimming.
The beach remained open after the incident and the teen was rushed to Carteret General Hospital.