Trending Now - Teen Fights for Life After Shark Attack During Texas Boating Trip

WHO:

NBC News - A 17-year-old boy was involved in the incident.

NBC News - The teenager was boating with his father.

WHAT:

Fox News - The teenager was bitten by a shark.

Fox News - The incident turned a holiday boating trip into a fight for the teen’s survival.

WHERE:

NBC News - The incident occurred off the coast of Galveston, Texas.

WHEN:

NBC News - The shark bite occurred on Monday afternoon during Memorial Day weekend.

WHY:

Fox News - The attack happened while the teenager was boating, indicating a recreational activity that led to the incident.

HOW:

Fox News - The shark attack occurred while the teen was on a boating trip.

(UPDATED May 26, 2026 17:57 UTC)

A 17-year-old boy was bitten by a shark while boating with his father off the coast of Galveston, Texas, turning what was meant to be a holiday outing into a fight for his survival. The attack happened on a Monday afternoon during Memorial Day weekend, highlighting the dangers that can arise during recreational activities on the water. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation as the teenager receives medical attention.