Solo shark bites two and makes contact with two others at Texas beach

Encounters disrupted Fourth of July at South Padre Island, as two were taken to the hospital

A single shark is believed to be terrorizing swimmers near a Texas beach, responsible for biting two people and making contact with two others during Fourth of July celebrations, including injuring one who went to help.

The encounters disrupted locals and vacationers relaxing on Thursday at South Padre Island, as two people were taken to the hospital with bites, at least one of them severe, authorities said.