NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A beachgoer was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Thursday afternoon, leaving him in the hospital, according to the Volusia County Beach Safety.
In a release, VCBS officials announced that the beachgoer — a 21-year-old Ohio man visiting the area — was bitten on his right foot while playing football in “knee-deep water” near Flagler Avenue just before 4 p.m.
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As a result, he was taken to the hospital for treatment, though the release shows his injuries aren’t life-threatening.
No additional information has been provided at this time, including what type of shark was responsible for the attack.
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