Wednesday, July 18, 2007

INJURED – 17 July 2007 – Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, US – wader attacked

A 30-year-old woman (name not released) was bitten on the right thigh and left foot while wading in waist deep water near Tar Landing Villas on Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, United States. The incident took place on Tuesday 17 July 2007.

People on the beach helped her to get out the water. She was treated at Carteret General Hospital and was expected to be released the same day.

The shark bite on her foot left triangular shaped teeth marks, according to the town fire chief.

No other details were reported.

Source:
WRAL