Teenage girl attacked by shark seriously injured in Florida

The teenager might find yourself shedding her leg on account of the assault, officers mentioned (Photos: Getty Pictures)

A Florida teen was critically injured after she was bitten by a 9-foot shark whereas scalloping along with her household.

The lady and her household had been at Keaton Seashore in northwestern Florida when the assault came about. She had been looking underwater for mollusks in water about 5-feet deep close to Grassy Island, off of Keaton Seashore, when she was bitten by the large shark.

Because the shark bit her, one of many lady’s members of the family reportedly jumped into the water and beat the shark off her till she was free, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned in an announcement.

The teenager, who has not been recognized by officers, was airlifted to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare about 80 miles northwest of the seaside to obtain therapy for her accidents.

The hospital listed the affected person as ‘important situation’ Thursday evening, however officers imagine she's going to survive.

‘It’s a tragedy, what’s occurred,’ Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett instructed WCTV.

In keeping with the sheriff, the younger lady would doubtless lose her leg following the grotesque assault, however that she’s anticipated to outlive.

Officers in Florida haven't but decided what sort of shark attacked the lady, however witnesses mentioned it was about 9 toes lengthy.

Florida has extra unprovoked shark assaults than wherever else on the planet. The state noticed 28 assaults final 12 months in comparison with 19 whole in the remainder of the US.

On common, there are about 25 unprovoked assaults within the state annually.

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Workplace launched an announcement warning locals and guests to stay cautious whereas having fun with the seashores.

‘Boaters and swimmers are cautioned to be alert, vigilant and observe shark security,’ the sheriff’s workplace mentioned. ‘Some guidelines to comply with are: by no means swim alone, don't enter the water close to fishermen, keep away from areas resembling sandbars (the place sharks prefer to congregate), don't swim close to massive faculties of fish and keep away from erratic actions whereas within the water.’

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