Wareham resident Andrew Costello, who was attacked by a shark in the waters off North Carolina's Outer Banks, released this statement though Vidant Health.

“As of July 6, I remain in good condition at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, N.C., where I continue to receive excellent care from a shark bite that occurred on July 1. I would like to take this opportunity and thank the public for their well wishes, thoughts and concerns. At this time, I’m focused on my recovery and will not be doing media interviews. I would like to again ask the media to please respect my privacy as well as the privacy of my family as I recover from this traumatic experience.”

The 67-year-old Costello worked as an editor for both the Standard-Times of New Bedford and the Boston Herald.

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