Report: Florida man bitten by shark in New Smyrna Beach The attack happened while the 19-year-old was wading in water Sunday evening
File photo via ClickOrlando.com
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A Florida man was reportedly bitten by a shark Sunday evening while wading in the waters off New Smyrna Beach.
According to News4Jax sister station WKMG, the 19-year-old Sanford man was standing in waist-deep water about 7:45 p.m. when the shark sank its teeth into his right calf.
Sunday's incident marks the first shark attack reported in Volusia County so far this year, authorities told WKMG. It’s unclear what kind of shark was involved.
The man's injuries were treated at the beach before he sought further treatment at a nearby hospital.
To learn more, read the complete story on ClickOrlando.com .
Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Neighbors describe scene after triple shooting that killed 4-year-old girl Fire destroys home of Florida veteran, wife just 1 week after their 60th anniversary FHP trooper recovering after 115-mph 'super speeder' motorcycle chase ends in crash This country artist is inspiring others while challenging genre stereotypes Thank you to all the producers featured on 'Behind the Board' New roundabout on Amelia Island Parkway aims to boost safety, cut crashes 4-year-old child killed, 2-year-old and mother critically injured after domestic-related shooting Jacksonville man charged in $214K gold coins theft from FedEx facility Former Oceanway Church volunteer arrested in child sex predator sting was previously reported to DCF St. Johns County homebuilder pleads guilty to 45 felony counts in Nocatee fraud case JEA bills will be going up this fall. Board approves rate hikes to offset $107M budget shortfall JSO & FHP net nearly 2 dozen racing-related arrests from car meet-up events From piano teacher to community lifeline: Meet June’s Positively JAX winner City responds to safety concerns after 3 pedestrians killed in 1 week Tinseltown car gathering draws heavy law enforcement presence Baldwin Middle-Senior High School principal arrested, accused of not reporting child abuse Jacksonville nightclub raided for after-hours alcohol sales, faces stop-work order Years-long dispute over public boat ramp access puts St. Johns County neighbors face to face JSO says residents unwilling to share tips in 2 separate fatal Westside shootings Heat Advisory: Dangerous heat in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia Previous video Next video
