Florida Beachgoer Attacked by Shark While Sitting in Water
A man was bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Central Florida beach, marking the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County. The 48-year-old man suffered minor injuries to his back but refused to go to the hospital. Another incident involved a 21-year-old surfer who was attacked by a shark the day before, sustaining serious injuries to his foot. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission advises swimming in groups, avoiding twilight hours, and staying in areas monitored by lifeguards to minimize the risk of shark attacks.