A 14-year-old boy was bitten in the leg by a shark during a lifeguard training camp in Florida on Monday morning, Volusia County Beach Safety (VCBS) officials confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Around 11:15 a.m. on Monday, officials said a 14-year-old boy was entering the water at Ponce Inlet, a beach area north of the jetty, when he was bitten on the right calf.
The boy was participating in the Junior Lifeguard Camp, officials with the VCBS said.
Witnesses stated as he was diving into the water, the boy landed on the shark and that’s when he was attacked.
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According to witnesses, the shark was a 4 to 5 Black Tip, which is common to the beaches in the area.
Officials said the boy was treated on scene and was transported to …