Two Florida teens expected to recover from shark bites

The Orlando Sentinel reports that two teenagers suffered shark bites off New Smyrna Beach within minutes of each other yesterday afternoon. A 15-year-old girl was bitten on the ankle, while a 17-year-old boy sustained a bite to his calf. Both were in “waist-deep” water when the bites occurred, according to the report.

Neither teen suffered what would be considered life-threatening injuries. Both are expected to recover from their injuries, according to Florida’s Fox 4.

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About George Probst

George T Probst is an award-winning American photographer best known for his underwater great white shark photography. In addition to his work underwater, Probst travels to schools, businesses, and communities for public speaking events to discuss the importance of sharks and ocean conservation.

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