The man was bitten by the shark on his right foot while playing football in knee-deep water, according to Volusia County Beach Safety. The man, who was visiting from Ohio, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - An Ohio man was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Thursday, officials said. The incident happened around 4 p.m. Thursday near Flagler Avenue. The 21-year-old was playing football in knee-deep water when the shark bit him on his right foot.