Man bitten by shark near Charleston Harbor jetties

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- A man was bitten by a shark near the jetties in Charleston Harbor Friday, according to Sullivan’s Island Fire and Rescue officials.

Officials said two people were diving near the jetties when they spotted a bull shark. The shark then bit one of the men on the arm.

The men were able to get back into their boat where they applied a tourniquet before driving themselves to the U.S. Coast Guard base, according to officials.

Details are limited at this time. News 2 has reached out to the U.S. Coast Guard for more information.

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