A 14-year-old girl who was bitten by a shark Wednesday night is now warning others not to do what she did.

Baileigh Foster is expected to be released from Carteret General Hospital later today after Wednesday night's attack.

Foster, who lives in Sneads Ferry, was staying with relatives at Emerald Isle this week. Authorities say around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night a shark bit the teenager's foot.

Foster tells WITN News that people should not go into the ocean that time of night, saying she knew it was wrong. Experts say sharks feed in the early eveing and it's not a good time to go swimming.

She says she was out with several other relatives and started drifting off by herself when she felt something bite down on her foot. Foster says at first she thought it was an oyster shell, but then she felt a stabbing pain. That's when the teen ran out of the water screaming.

Foster tells WITN that she is most worried the bite will impact her ability to play soccer this fall at Dixon High School. But her doctor says after recovering from surgery the 14-year-old should be okay to play in the fall.

Watch WITN News at 5 & 6 tonight for more of Baileigh Foster's story.

Thursday's Story

Authorities say a 14-year old girl was bitten by what is believed to be a shark in the water at Emerald Isle.

Baleigh Foster of Sneads Ferry is recuperating at Carteret General Hospital and her family expects her to be released later this afternoon.

WITN News will have Foster's story tonight at 5 & 6.

The attack happened Wednesday night around 7:30 pm.

According to emergency personnel reports, Foster was bitten while in the water between Sea Dunes and Ocean Oaks Drives.

Emerald Isle says the girl was bitten on the foot, causing cuts and possible damage to ligaments and tendons.

Fosterl was taken to Carteret General Hospital. A hospital doctor told authorities the bite was likely from a shark.

The 14-year-old is in stable condition at the hospital.