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Shark Attacks Teen At North Carolina Beach

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We haven’t even made it to July and all off the sudden its shaping up to be a bizarre summer when it comes to doing beach things on the coast of North Carolina. I mean yesterday we told you about that bizarre boat-running-aground-at-Atlantic-Beach story. Now, there’s been a teen shark attack at Topsail Beach.

Where And When Did This Teen Shark Attack Take Place?

It’s said that the majority of shark attacks take place not in the deeper depths of the ocean, but rather in water waist deep. This was indeed the case on Saturday on Topsail Beach as a 14-year-old boy from West Virginia was swimming near Beach Access 4 at around lunch time. A friend was swimming with the boy and then ran back to shore. It was at this point that the shark suddenly bit the remaining swimmer twice on the leg an ankle.

What’s The Condition Of The Teen Shark Attack Victim?

The boy was immediately pulled from the water by fellow summer beach fun enthusiasts who applied pressure via beach towels to his wounds. The boy was then taken for treatment to Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital. Luckily for the boy, professional help was not far away. North Topsail Police tell WSOC-TV EMS was nearby on an unrelated call, “So, people started waving down the policeman, who ran out and they told EMS to come on out, “So you had about a 2-minute response out to him, which was great. Bystanders were already putting a towel on there and applying pressure, which is what you should do.” No doubt this smart and speedy treatment was a huge factor in the West Virginia boy already recovering on his own having been released from the hospital.

Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.

North & South Carolina Named Most Shark Filled Waters in the World

Yikes! I know Shark Week is over, but this story got my attention quickly. Every year, around shark week and during the busy summer months, reports come out about sharks. Whether it’s what to do if you see a shark, reports of shark attacks, and where the sharks most likely are. When the summer comes and the beaches get a bit busier, patrol spikes more and everyone is on alert for sharks. I am not a big beach water fan, I will go to enjoy the scenery and layout but actually getting into the water, it’s a no for me.

CNN is reporting some of the most shark-filled waters across the world. Just last year, over 50 unprovoked shark attacks were reported, according to CNN. So, what does this all mean? Using data on reported shark attacks, we’re looking at what areas had the most shark attacks over some years. Unfortunately, both North and South Carolina made the list with quite a bit of shark attacks over the last few years. Below will only show what US states made the list, but to check out the full report click here.

  • Florida (259 bites)

    Of course, Florida was going to make this list. With the state being a peninsula, majority of its coast is nothing but water. Specifically, Florida’s Volusia County is the prime location for shark attacks and sightings across the state. Official reports state that between 2pm and 3 pm on a September afternoon is prime time for sharks in the area. So, be careful!

  • Hawaii (76 bites)

    Another spot that of course has tons of water around it, the island of Hawaii made the list as well. With 76 shark bites, the island of Maui is one of the top places in Hawaii for shark encounters. The under water terrain that the area has to offer is a huge attraction for shark visits. Just this past May, a tiger shark attacked a fisherman in shallow water in a kayak. Scary!

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  • South Carolina (45 bites)

    Here we are talking about the Carolinas. South Carolina making the list with reports of 45 shark bites over the years. Fortunately, none of the unprovoked 45 shark attacks were deadly in South Carolina. Major cities when it comes to these attacks are Charleston, Beufort, and Horry (Myrtle Beach area).  South Carolina has tons of beautiful beaches but sharks are certainly randomly placed in shallow ends of the areas as well.

  • California (29 bites)

    Did you know San Diego is one of shark bite peak spots in California? Out of the 29 bites, 20 of the shark bites were unprovoked attacks. Although stats show they shark attacks are at a peak in the summer, they can happen throughout the year over there as well.

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