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Teen bitten by shark in Daytona Beach Shores marks 6th shark bite in Volusia County this year

By Demie Johnson, WFTV.com and Carl-Max Millionard, WFTV.com
Shark bites teen in Ponce Inlet, 5th confirmed attack this year in Volusia County
By Demie Johnson, WFTV.com and Carl-Max Millionard, WFTV.com

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 14-year-old from Missouri is recovering after being bitten by a shark in Daytona Beach Shores Wednesday.

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It happened just before noon, making it the fourth shark bite in the last week and the sixth shark bite in the county so far, according to Volusia County Beach Patrol.

The teen was standing in knee-deep water when he was bitten on his left foot.

Read: Teen bitten by shark in Ponce Inlet marks the 5th confirmed shark bite in Volusia County this year

His injuries were not life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Teen bitten by shark in Ponce Inlet marks the 5th confirmed shark attack in Volusia County this year (WFTV)

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Carl-Max Millionard, WFTV.com

Carl-Max Millionard is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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