Man Seriously Injured in Shark Attack at Hollywood Beach, Florida

A man in his 40s was seriously injured in a shark attack at Hollywood Beach, South Florida, on Tuesday afternoon, and was promptly treated by first responders who applied a tourniquet before transporting him to the hospital. The attack occurred near the 4100 block of Ocean Drive, and authorities cleared swimmers from the water following the incident, resuming beach access after a 30-minute safety wait with no further shark sightings. This shark bite is the fourth recorded attack in Florida in 2025, a state that leads the U.S. in unprovoked shark bites, with Volusia County noted as the global hotspot. Officials have not disclosed the man's condition or the species of shark involved. Previous shark encounters this year include a surf instructor bitten at New Smyrna Beach, who survived after being dragged underwater, underscoring the ongoing risk in Florida waters. Shark attacks are often considered cases of mistaken identity, with most incidents classified as "hit and run," where the shark does not return after the initial bite.