New Smyrna Beach, FL - A 14-year-old surfer sitting on his board Sunday in New Smyrna Beach was bitten in the leg by a shark. Beach Safety officials say it’s the 10th bite of the year here.
The surfer was near the jetty around 4:45 PM when he was bitten. He was treated at the scene for minor lacerations to the leg and refused further treatment.
Beach Safety officials say the bite measured about four inches.
Photo of bite courtesy of County Beach Safety and Ocean Rescue.
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