OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A teen suffered lacerations on her foot after a reported shark attack, according to the mayor.
Mayor Debbie Smith said she got the report at around 12:40 p.m. She said a 13-year-old female reported a shark bit her and her boogie board, pictured above. Smith said the teen suffered a few lacerations on her foot but was not severely injured.
The incident was reported near Monroe Street. Smith said there are beach patrols monitoring the area.
According to the 911 call, the teen was bit on the right foot. “It got a-hold of her foot and bit her board in half,” the caller said. The shark was reported to be about four feet long.