Girl bitten by shark off North Carolina’s Ocracoke Island

Update: ABC News is reporting that the girl involved in the shark attack off of Ocracoke Island is in “good condition.” ABC News also reports that he parents said she is in good spirits and commented that she liked dolphins “way better” than sharks.

WVEC.com (ABC 13) is reporting that a 6-year-old girl was bitten by a shark off of Ocracoke Island in North Carolina’s Outer Banks around 5pm, yesterday. The victim was bitten in the lower leg around the knee and foot area, according to an interview with Kenny Balance of the National Park Service. The victim was listed in critical condition as of this morning, according to Balance.

The girl was in shallow water with her father when the attack occurred, according to the report. Balance also noted that the victim had just turned 6 (initial reports listed her as being 5).

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George Probst is an award-winning American photographer best known for his underwater great white shark photography at Isla de Guadalupe. In addition to his work underwater, Probst travels to schools, businesses, and communities for public speaking events to discuss the importance of sharks and ocean conservation.

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