Florida Boater in Critical Condition After Severe Shark Bite

A man was airlifted to a hospital following a shark attack off Fernandina Beach, leaving him with critical injuries to his right arm.

The incident occurred while the man was fishing on a boat near Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Nassau County Sheriff's Office responded to the distress call and applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
The victim, who lost a significant amount of blood, is expected to recover after being airlifted to a hospital.
Florida's waters see peak shark activity from April to October, though bites remain rare.
Recent shark attacks have prompted increased warnings and safety measures for swimmers in Florida.