A recent shark attack off Florida’s east coast has left a man critically injured after sustaining a severe bite to his right arm. The incident occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. local time, prompting a swift response from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit.
Upon arrival, authorities found the victim with a critical arm injury, with reports indicating that the shark had bitten the man’s forearm, resulting in significant blood loss. A deputy aboard the vessel acted promptly by applying a tourniquet to stop the bleeding before transporting the victim to the Dee Dee Bartels boat ramp, where Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue was on standby.