Fourth Shark Bite in Volusia County This Month

14-year-old boy attacked during lifeguard training in Florida, marking a concerning trend in shark incidents.

The latest victim, Dempsey Manhart, was bitten on the right calf during a Junior Lifeguard Camp in Ponce Inlet.
Manhart received 17 stitches but remains positive and eager to return to lifeguard training.
Volusia County has seen four shark bites this month, with previous victims also sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
Witnesses identified the attacking shark as a blacktip, a species common in the area.
Volusia County is historically known for frequent shark encounters, with over 350 incidents since 1882.