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Surfer reports shark bite at New Smyrna Beach, officials say
A surfer reported a shark bite at New Smyrna Beach, Florida, on September 2, 2026, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.
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- Alex Miller, spokesperson for Volusia County Beach Safety, said on 2026-09-02 that a surfer reported to the agency that a shark bit his foot while he was surfing at New Smyrna Beach, Florida, that morning. · FOX 35 Orlando
- An 81-year-old man from Ormond Beach died on Wednesday after being found unresponsive in shallow water at the beach. · FOX 35 Orlando
- A 9-month-old boy was recovering after a Volusia County Beach Safety sergeant helped clear the child's airway during a choking emergency on September 3, 2026, in Daytona Beach Shores. · FOX 35 Orlando
- Alex Miller, spokesperson for Volusia County Beach Safety, said the surfer reported the shark bite shortly after 11 a.m. local time on 2026-09-02. · FOX 35 Orlando
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