US EditionShark bite leaves eight year-old boy severely injured in attack off Florida coast
- A shark attacked an 8-year-old boy while he was snorkeling near Horseshoe Reef off Key Largo, Florida, on Monday around 3:24 p.m.
- Following the shark bite incident, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office informed federal and state wildlife authorities, who are currently conducting an investigation.
- Emergency personnel used the Trauma Star helicopter to transport the boy to Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital for specialized care, though officials have yet to disclose specifics about his injuries.
- Florida accounted for 14 of the 29 shark bite incidents reported in the United States in 2024, with eight occurring in Volusia County, a known hotspot for such attacks.
- Officials note that while Florida's shark bites are rare and mostly nonfatal, they advise swimming in groups at lifeguarded beaches and avoiding dawn, dusk, murky water, and shiny jewelry to reduce risk.
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Shark attack horror as boy, 8, left fighting for his life after snorkelling trip - The Mirror
The boy was swimming with his father and sister in Key Largo, Florida, when the shark struck - leaving him with severe injuries and 'significant' blood loss from a deep bite above the knee
8-year-old bitten by shark off Key Largo
An 8-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital Monday after he was bitten by a shark in the Florida Keys, deputies said.The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the incident occurred in Key Largo on the oceanside just before 3:30 p.m. while the boy was snorkeling. 8-year-old boy bitten by shark in Florida KeysA medical helicopter airlifted the injured child to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. The sheriff's office said the U.S. Coast Guard and …
The boy was bitten while snorkeling and hunting at the harpoon with his father and brother off Key Largo (United States).
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