- Date
- July 4, 2024
- Location
- New Smyrna Beach
- Activity
- wading
- Age band
- 20s
Connor Baker, an Ohio man, said a shark latched onto his foot in New Smyrna Beach while he played football in knee-deep water. First responders went to the beach near Flagler Avenue to help him. Baker said he saw the bite and blood dripping from his foot.
Reported by
- 4 shark bites in 6 days bolster Volusia County's status as 'shark bite capital of the world' | FOX 35 Orlando— FOX 35 Orlando
- Over 200 beach rescues happened in the last 2 days, Volusia County officials say – WFTV— WFTV Channel 9
- Shark bites teen in Ponce Inlet, 5th confirmed attack this year in Volusia County – WFTV— WFTV Channel 9
This record is kept by NSB Watch, a watchmaker on this beach. One of its dive watches is named the Shark Bite.