21-Year-Old Surfer Injured After Being Attacked by a Shark at a Florida Beach

Shark attacks have recently increased along American beaches. The beach is ideal for a stroll in the summer, and the same is true for aquatic life. Locals find time to mingle at the beach area for swimming, and some even go surfing in the waves to have fun. This year cut short the good times with news of shark attacks in some of the popular surfing spots. Despite many recorded incidents, people continue to flock to the area where shark attacks have often resulted in deaths.

Police have been patrolling the area around the beaches where warnings have been issued, but the death toll keeps rising. Recently, another surfer entered the beach known for lethal shark attacks. Did he make it through this foolish choice?

Surfing continues to be a life-threatening experience for Floridians

On 15 July, an unnamed 21-year-old man survived a shark bite, sustaining a serious injury on his foot. The incident took place around 3 pm when he was surfing in the area when a shark attacked him at New Smyrna Beach. The beach falls under Volusia County and when approached by fox35orlando the Beach Safety told that the man was taken to the hospital and is now okay.

It was further stated that this was the second known shark attack incident so far this year. The Volusia County spokeswoman revealed that there are many sharks on the beach. She further added if “they follow the rules they probably won’t get bit,” however, surfers tend to go further in the depths of water, resulting in mishaps. She also said that it is now snapper season, which means recreational angling for red snapper in specific locations.

Due to many shark attacks, New Smyrna Beach is regarded as one of the “deadliest” beaches. It is urged that everyone be extra cautious during snapper season. In comparison to other US beaches, New Smyrna is known for having roughly twice as many shark attacks. While Florida also holds the record for having the most hurricanes with 37 major ones. There are some terrifying reports of beach accidents in case you were still debating going to the beach.

Surfing at the New Smyrna Beach

Paddling out in Florida is a life-threatening choice and there is no doubt about it. Earlier this year, Chuck Luciano’s hand became the target of a shark attack when he fought back to save himself, nearly losing his life. It was not the only account from that day, reportedly one 43-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were bitten. In Luciano’s experience, the shark even came back after an unsuccessful attempt at biting off his hand. Later, he had to be admitted for recovery from the attack at the Halifax Memorial Hospital. In the danger score, the beach has been rated 8.14 out of 10.

A few days back, Floridian pro surfer Michael Dunphy found himself surrounded by a school of sharks while he stood with his surfboard on the New Smyrna beach.

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The surfer posted about the incident on his social media where fans were rather stunned to watch him among the baby marine animals. While not all times spent at the beach are enjoyable, it is best to be aware of the cautions before entering the water the next time you visit.

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