Bitten on the foot while playing football in knee-deep water
Serious
- Date
- July 4, 2024
- Location
- New Smyrna Beach
- Activity
- wading
- Age band
- 20s
A 21-year-old man visiting from Ohio was bitten just before 4 p.m. near Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. He was playing football in knee-deep water when he was bitten on his right foot and ankle. He was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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
- Man hospitalized after second shark bite in 2 days at New Smyrna Beach - WESH— WESH 2
- Shark bites man in knee-deep water in New Smyrna Beach - WESH— WESH 2
- Florida teen bitten by a shark during a lifeguard training camp— NBC News
- Volusia_County_Beach_Safety— News 6 ClickOrlando
This record is kept by NSB Watch, a watchmaker on this beach. One of its dive watches is named the Shark Bite.