Shark bite reported at Atlantic Beach

A teenager is receiving medical treatment for a shark bite at Atlantic Beach Saturday afternoon, officials say.

The Atlantic Beach Fire Department and EMS responded to the emergency call around 2:30 p.m.

Fire Chief Adam Snyder says an 18-year-old man was on vacation and went swimming in the water just west of the Atlantic Beach Circle.

Snyder says the 18-year-old has deep wounds on his right hand. He was transported to Carteret General Hospital.