Shark attack turns holiday boating trip into bloody fight for teen’s survival
A 17-year-old boy was bitten by a shark while boating off Galveston Island, Texas, on Memorial Day weekend. The incident occurred when he attempted to pull the shark onto the boat, leading to a serious injury. Emergency responders assisted the boy, who was conscious upon reaching shore and was taken for medical treatment.
- ▪The shark bite incident happened around 3:15 p.m. on May 25, 2026.
- ▪The boy's father applied a tourniquet and navigated towards the Galveston Yacht Basin.
- ▪The Coast Guard responded to assist after the boat became disabled during the return trip.
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U.S. Shark attack turns holiday boating trip into bloody fight for teen’s survival Authorities say the 17-year-old was bitten while trying to pull the shark onto the vessel two hours offshore By Julia Bonavita Fox News Published May 26, 2026 12:50pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 14-year-old Florida shark attack victim says there's nothing to be afraid of following 'really rare' incident Dempsey Manhart, a lifeguard trainee who was bitten by a shark in Ponce Inlet, speaks out on the incident. (Credit: WOFL) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Texas teenager was fighting for his life as a shark bit him while boating with his father on Memorial Day weekend.
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