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43-year-old man bitten by shark rescued by nearby boaters says he’s thankful to be alive
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points : A 43-year-old man is recovering after a shark attack. Nearby boaters, who happened to be nurses, provided assistance and treated his injury until the Coast Guard arrived.
From Monroe County, Fla.: A 43-year-old man is recovering after a shark attack. He was bitten on the foot while standing in shallow water. Nearby boaters, who happened to be nurses, provided assistance and treated his injury until the Coast Guard arrived.
The man expressed gratitude for their help, considering it a lucky circumstance. The incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon. The man described the shark as being around six or seven feet long.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including an account of what happened leading up to the attack and the events that followed.
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Published: September 1, 2026 ·
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