Shark Bites Young Boy in Florida

A juvenile Bull Shark attacked the boy in shallow water. 

This past weekend, on Cocoa Beach, Florida, a ten year old boy wading in the water near the shoreline was attacked by a six foot juvenile bull shark. The boy was swimming in waist deep water when the shark attacked. Lifeguards rushed to the boy assistance after seeing him struggling in the water. Moments later, they carried him back to shore with a massive bite out of his calf. A witness claimed it was bull shark. He was flown to a trauma hospital in Orlando due to the severity of the bite. Rescuers say it was the worst case they have dealt with all year. Authorities closed down the beach for an hour after, but later that day re-opened it to the public with warning. This particular county, Brevard, have had ten shark attacks reports so far this year.

Cocoa Beach, Florida