Shark attacks surfer at New Smyrna Beach, sending him to hospital
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - A 21-year-old man was injured after he was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Friday.
Volusia County Beach Safety said the DeLand man was surfing a little after 3 p.m. when he was attacked by the shark.
The man suffered serious injuries to his foot and was taken to the hospital by Volusia County Emergency Medical Services.
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He was reportedly surfing near the south jetty area at the time of the incident.
This marks the second shark bite in Volusia County this year.