Sea otter pup recovering from shark bite at Monterey Bay Aquarium

A sea otter pup found suffering from shark bites at Carmel Beach is recovering.

According to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the pup was found on December 14 after he was stranded with injuries from several shark bites.

“Sea otter 808 is being treated with antibiotics and is taking solid food from Monterey Bay Aquarium staff, who are caring for the pup in a behind-the-scenes intensive care area. His most recent exam showed that the bites are beginning to heal and the pup is continuing to improve,” said the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The pup is between six and eight weeks old. Marine experts said if he continues to improve he’ll get to meet a surrogate mother soon.

“Our plan is to raise the pup for return to the wild,” said the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium said it’s the only facility in the world that raises the pups for release to the wild.