A shark bit a Florida teenager on the leg during a lifeguard training camp on Monday morning, according to officials. The incident took place near the Ponce Inlet lifeguard tower shortly before noon, where the 14-year-old boy was practicing water entries as part of his training. Teen Attacked During Training Exercise Volusia County Beach Safety … Read more
A man in his 40s was critically injured in a shark attack near Amelia Island, Florida, on Friday, adding to the recent spate of shark-related incidents along the state’s coast. Authorities reported that the victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained a severe bite to his right arm and was hospitalized in critical condition. … Read more
On Friday, authorities in Walton County, Florida, temporarily closed beaches to swimmers after two reported shark attacks. The first incident occurred in the afternoon near Watersound, where a woman sustained injuries from a shark. She was promptly taken to a medical facility for treatment, as reported by the county sheriff’s office. Second Shark Attack Incident … Read more