Coastal Waters — A teenager was bitten by a shark after he and others on a fishing trip captured the animal and pulled it onto their boat, according to reports.

The incident occurred when the group successfully caught the shark and brought it aboard the vessel. While handling the shark on deck, the teen was bitten, sustaining injuries of still-unclear severity.

The condition of the teenager’s injuries remains unclear at this time. It is not known whether he required hospitalization or the extent of medical treatment needed following the attack.

Shark experts note that bringing a live shark onboard a boat can be extremely dangerous, even if the animal appears subdued. Many species retain powerful jaws and reflexive biting capabilities even after being removed from the water.

The boat, visible in images racing across the water, appears to be a mid-sized vessel typically used for coastal fishing excursions. No further details about the exact location of the incident, the species of shark involved, or the names of those on board have been released.

This is the latest in a series of unusual shark encounters reported in recent months. While shark bites remain statistically rare, interactions between humans and sharks often increase during warmer months when more people take to the water for fishing and recreational activities.

Local authorities and marine rescue teams have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. The teen’s family has also not commented publicly.

This story is developing. Updates on the teenager’s condition and further details about the circumstances of the shark bite are expected as more information becomes available.