Officials In North Carolina Say A 7-Year-Old Child Was Attacked By A Shark

According to the mayor of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, a 7-year-old child was attacked by a shark on Sunday.

According to Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith, the youngster was bitten on her leg about 11 a.m., and rescuers reported the injuries to be a shark-like bite based on the size and pattern.

She was transported to a hospital and given sutures before being discharged, according to Smith. Her wound, according to the mayor, was “more of a graze” than a “serious bite.”

According to Smith, the last documented shark bite on Ocean Isle Beach occurred some years ago.

According to Smith, no further shark sightings were recorded on Sunday, and beaches will stay open this week.