Teenager bitten by shark no longer in critical condition in North Carolina

Victim in sixth shark attack off in two weeks coast had arrived in critical risk of dying, but his condition has improved, hospital spokeswoman says

A hospital spokeswoman said on Sunday the latest victim of a shark attack off North Carolina's coast had arrived in critical risk of dying, but his condition had improved.

Carol Flynn said the teenager arrived at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday in critical condition. He was in serious condition on Sunday, Flynn said.