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Shark bites fisherman

A fisherman wanted a picture of his catch. The 6-foot shark bit him.

Watch the harrowing moment in the video at the top of the story. The injured man told Storyful and local NBC News the shark reared as he attempted to hold the nearly 6-foot lemon shark, before it bit his leg below his knee. Footage of the video shot by one of Meuse's friends shows the shark flop back into the water.

Miami Herald on MSN · 1d

Shark bites fisherman as he poses for photo on Florida beach, rescuers say

A fisherman removed a hook from a shark's mouth on a Florida beach and was posing for a photo when the animal whipped around and bit him. The 47-year-old and his buddies were shark fishing from a beach the evening of Aug. 16 on the island of Cayo Costa, which is only accessible by boat, Boca Grande Fire Chief C.W. Blosser told McClatchy News.

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Fisherman was bitten while posing with caught shark. Here’s his message for the animal

The man was rushed to the hospital after the incident, and he told one outlet "if it was a few inches one way, you know, I might not be here."

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Tourist hospitalized after terrifying attack at Florida beach: 'Severe lacerations to the upper arm area'

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Florida’s ocean economy depends on science | Column

More than half a million Floridians work in ocean-related sectors, generating over $20 billion in wages. It’s been more than 50 years since I left Sarasota to pursue a career in marine science, but ...

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FIU, ANGARI Foundation offer hands-on marine science experience to South Florida kids

Middle and high school students in South Florida have a unique opportunity to dive into marine science through the "Coastal Ocean Explorers" program.

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Are sharks in the Gulf an ‘overwhelming problem’? It’s complicated.

Florida anglers say sharks are snatching their catches at unprecedented rates, calling it an “overwhelming problem” and ...

Why are sharks causing problems for Gulf anglers? Here are 5 things to know

Concerns are rising among Florida anglers about sharks snatching their catches, but experts say the situation is more nuanced ...

Surfer faces scary shark attack — and his board was left in two pieces: ‘It’s quite a savage bite’

A local shark expert insisted the attack survivor is “very, very lucky” to have survived in one piece, adding, “I’d be buying ...

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