Shark Attacks 13-Year-Old Boy Near San Diego
(CNN) — A 13-year-old boy was attacked early Saturday by a shark while diving for lobsters in waters off Encinitas, California, near San Diego, authorities said.
The boy sustained traumatic injuries to his upper torso and was taken to a hospital. His current condition is unknown, Encinitas lifeguard Capt. Larry Giles told reporters.
Encinitas is about 25 miles north of San Diego.
The attack happened before 7 a.m. PT, about 150 to 200 yards from Beacon’s Beach, Giles said.
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