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17-year-old hospitalized after bitten by shark in Galveston, according to Coast Guard
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk ABC13 Houston
· May 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For further information on this incident, readers can refer to the Coast Guard's report or other sources, such as ABC13 Houston, which initially reported the incident from The Woodlands, TX.
A shark bite incident has occurred in Galveston, resulting in a 17-year-old being hospitalized. The Coast Guard has reported this incident, providing confirmation of the event. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the victim is a 17-year-old who was bitten by a shark.
The Coast Guard is the source of this information, and they may have additional details available. For further information on this incident, readers can refer to the Coast Guard's report or other sources, such as ABC13 Houston, which initially reported the incident from The Woodlands , TX.
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Category: local Published: May 26, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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