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Man says shark bit him while he helped fiancée to shore on Florida beach
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, from Henry County, was in the water when a shark was spotted.
A beach incident involving a Georgia resident occurred in Florida. The man, from Henry County, was in the water when a shark was spotted. He took action to shield his fiancée from the shark.
The shark, reportedly small in size, inflicted an injury on the man's foot. Beach safety personnel provided treatment at the scene before transporting him to a hospital. Details of the incident, including the man's condition, are available from the source.
The incident happened on a Saturday, and further information can be found through local news reports.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A beach incident involving a Georgia resident occurred in Florida. The man, from Henry County, was in the water when a shark was spotted. He took action to shield his fiancée from the shark. The…
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