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Girl gets first Volusia shark bite of year
The Associated Press
6:13 AM EDT, March 20, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Authorities say a 17-year-old girl was the first shark-bite victim for 2009 in Volusia County, where a record 24 attacks were reported last year.
Volusia County Beach Patrol reports that the Mims girl was surfing a popular spot just south of Ponce de Leon Inlet Wednesday evening when she got nipped. The wound was small enough to be treated with Band-Aids rather than stitches.
The first 2008 shark bite was recorded Feb. 17, a month sooner than this year's first reported attack.
Officials say large runs of bait fish, murky water and big waves next month will bring ideal conditions for shark bites.
The Associated Press
6:13 AM EDT, March 20, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Authorities say a 17-year-old girl was the first shark-bite victim for 2009 in Volusia County, where a record 24 attacks were reported last year.
Volusia County Beach Patrol reports that the Mims girl was surfing a popular spot just south of Ponce de Leon Inlet Wednesday evening when she got nipped. The wound was small enough to be treated with Band-Aids rather than stitches.
The first 2008 shark bite was recorded Feb. 17, a month sooner than this year's first reported attack.
Officials say large runs of bait fish, murky water and big waves next month will bring ideal conditions for shark bites.