Visitor Injured from Shark Encounter While Swimming Near Waves, NC

Ocean Rescue Squad paramedics and NPS Rangers responded to the scene and found a 17 year-old male who had sustained injuries from a shark.  He was swimming with several others when the incident occurred but there were no other swimmers were injured.  The victim received various injuries to his right calf, buttocks and both hands.  He was treated at the scene and then transported by lifeflight to Norfolk, VA for further care.

There are many inherent dangers while swimming in ocean or sound waters.  Swimmers are advised to be aware of conditions and their surroundings.