Tourist from Ohio attacked by shark while playing football in waist-deep water at Florida beach

Tourist from Ohio attacked by shark while playing football in waist-deep water at Florida beach

According to officials, a tourist from Ohio got bitten by an unknown creature while playing football in knee-deep water on the Fourth of July at a Florida beach.

According to authorities, the shark attacked a 21-year-old Ohio resident while he was playing football in knee-deep water at New Smyrna Beach. The shark bit the victim’s right foot during the incident.

According to the authorities, the assault occurred at 4 p.m. on Thursday, which happened to be the Fourth of July. The man sustained injuries that were not life-threatening and was immediately taken to the hospital for medical attention.

Police reports state that four people were attacked by a shark at a Texas beach on the Fourth of July.

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, Larry Paci captured a stunning view of New Smyrna Beach, Florida during spring break. The photo shows the lively atmosphere of the city during this time.

On the same day, a beach in Texas witnessed four individuals getting injured before the Fourth of July shark attack occurred.

According to officials from the South Padre Island Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, an ocean predator caused injuries to four individuals on the southern coast of the state. Fox News Digital received confirmation of the incident.

A triathlete had a terrifying encounter with a shark during a recent training session. The athlete was dragged underwater by the shark, prompting a frightening struggle for survival. Despite the danger, the triathlete was able to escape with only minor injuries. During the encounter, the athlete even managed to make light of the situation, asking why they were laughing when they no longer had an arm. It serves as a reminder to always be vigilant of potential dangers when engaging in outdoor activities.

According to the police report, Beach Access 14, located near Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill, was the site of the attacks that occurred at around 11 a.m. local time.

The photo depicts a Tiger Shark, scientifically known as Galeocerdo cuvier, which was taken in the Atlantic Ocean near Grand Bahama Island in the Bahamas. The photo credit goes to Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images.

Florida being named as the shark capital of the world has gained attention following the recent shark encounter with a 21-year-old.

According to the International Shark Attack File of the Florida Museum of Natural History, the highest number of unprovoked shark attacks in the world have occurred in Florida. Volusia County, in particular, has witnessed 351 such attacks since 1882.