Woman bitten by shark in Holden Beach

HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A woman was bitten apparently by a shark today while swimming at Holden Beach, according to Brunswick County Emergency Services Director Anthony Marzano.

Marzano says the 60-year-old woman was bitten on the leg. He said the injury was not believed to be serious.

It happened between Avenue A and Avenue B around 3:15 p.m.

There’s no word yet on the woman’s name or condition.