Shark bites South Carolina surfer's face at popular Florida beach, officials say

A surf session at a Florida beach went horrifyingly wrong after a boarder from South Carolina was bitten in the face by a shark, officials said. Vo...

September 17, 2023
4:18 AM

A surf session at a Florida beach went horrifyingly wrong after a boarder from South Carolina was bitten in the face by a shark, officials said. Volusia Beach Safety officials confirmed to FOX 35 Orlando that a 38-year-old man was bitten in the face at the popular New Smyrna beach, which is east of Orlando at approximately 7:50 a.m. Tuesday. The victim was allegedly jumping off a wave when he was bitten on the right side of his face above his cheek, officials said. Officials did not share what type of shark bit the surfer.

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