Teen bitten by shark in San Diego

ENCINITAS, Calif. – A teenage boy was seriously injured Saturday morning when he was bitten by a shark off the Encinitas shoreline while diving for lobster.

It occured just before 7 a.m. at Beacon’s Beach, on Neptune Avenue near Leucadia Boulevard, according to Encinitas officials.

The boy, 13, was airlifted to Rady Children’s Hospital, where he is in critical condition.

“By the request of the family, we will not be releasing details as to the nature of his injuries or the treatments that were required,” said Tim Fairbanks, director of pediatric surgery.

Chad Hammel said he was with a group of friends diving for lobster when he heard the teen screaming.

“His whole clavicle was ripped open,” Hammel said. “We told him he’s going to be OK, he’s going to be alright — we got help. I yelled at everyone to get out of the water.”

The beach where the attack happened will be closed until Monday morning.