7th Shark Attack At Outer Banks Today On Ocracoke Island
There has been another shark attack at the Outer Banks that happened today just after noon. This attack happened on Ocracoke Island at about 12:10pm at Lifeguard Beach. A 67-year-old man from Massachusetts was pulled under the water by the shark as witnessed by a lifeguard on the beach. The man was swimming about 25-30 feet off shore. He was reportedly bitten multiple times including his torso, hip, lower legs and both hands. He was apparently alert after the attack and in stable condition at the time. He was treated at the scene then taken to the Ocracoke Airport and then was airlifted to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. The shark was about 6-7 feet long. This shark attack makes the 7th attack that has occurred on the coast of North Carolina this summer.
Outer Banks, NC
Ocracoke Lighthouse
Location of Lifeguard Beach on Ocracoke Island
