Shark attack in Florida
Posted: March 30th, 2009 | Author: jason | Filed under: sharks, wildlife | Tags: attack, florida, shark attack, sharks | 1 Comment »The first attack of 2009 was recorded for Volusia County in Florida. Fortunately, the girl survived the attack, which really didn’t seem like much at all, considering it could be treated with band aids, not stitches.
Girl gets first Volusia shark bite of year
Authorities say a 17-year-old girl was the first shark-bite victim for 2009 in Volusia County, where a record 24 attacks were reported last year.Volusia County Beach Patrol reports that the Mims girl was surfing a popular spot just south of Ponce de Leon Inlet Wednesday evening when she got nipped. The would was small enough to be treated with Band-Aids rather than stitches.The first 2008 shark bite was recorded Feb. 17, a month sooner than this year’s first reported attack.
Officials say large runs of bait fish, murky water and big waves next month will bring ideal conditions for shark bites.
It never ceases to amaze me the fact that people will still swim and surf where others have been attacked.
If i heard of a shark attack where i surfed i would never surf there again!