Florida shark attack: Man bitten by shark he caught while fishing at Fernandina Beach (see photo)

A terrifying shark attack took place in Florida yesterday morning, June 29, leaving a man in his 40s seriously injured after being severely bitten on his right forearm while fishing near Fernandina Beach , north of Jacksonville. The incident reportedly occurred when the man, after catching the shark, attempted to release it into the water, but was bitten in the process. Quickly responding to a distress call, the NCSO Marine Unit arrived and administered emergency care, including applying a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. Despite the severity of the injuries, the victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition, although medical authorities are optimistic about his recovery. Shark attack in Australia: Huge shark kills snorkeler near Abrolhos Islands.

Shark attack in Florida

At 11:15 a.m. today, the NCSO Marine Unit responded to a distress call reporting a shark bite. Our deputy boarded the ship and applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. The victim was flown to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but is expected to recover. pic.twitter.com/0QNuT2ceBp

– Nassau County SO (@NCSO_FL) June 28, 2024

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