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Henry County man survives Daytona Beach shark attack on vacation
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Annie Mapp , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· July 26, 2026
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A man from Henry County is currently in a hospital in Florida, recovering from injuries sustained in a shark attack. The incident occurred while he was on vacation in Daytona Beach. Details about the
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Published: July 26, 2026 ·
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