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Shark bites man at New Smyrna Beach

Man bite by shark in New Smyrna Beach Man bite by shark in New Smyrna Beach

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — An Ohio man was bitten by a shark in New Smyrna Beach on Thursday, Beach Patrol officials said.

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Officials said just before 4 p.m. the 21-year-old was bitten on his right foot.

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The Ohio man was bitten while playing football in knee-deep water near Flagler Avenue when the attack happened.

The man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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