A surfer was bitten on the foot by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Sunday.Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Capt. Aaron Jenkins said there were hundreds of surfers in the water near the Ponce Inlet Jetty when the victim was bitten just after 11:30 a.m.Jenkins said the water was filled with bait fish at the time, which seemed to bring the sharks to the area.The surfer's injury was minor, and he was not taken to the hospital.Other beachgoers also reported shark sightings.Officials also warned of rip currents and jellyfish in the water. Several suffered jellyfish stings.

A surfer was bitten on the foot by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Sunday.

Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Capt. Aaron Jenkins said there were hundreds of surfers in the water near the Ponce Inlet Jetty when the victim was bitten just after 11:30 a.m.


Jenkins said the water was filled with bait fish at the time, which seemed to bring the sharks to the area.

The surfer's injury was minor, and he was not taken to the hospital.

Other beachgoers also reported shark sightings.

Officials also warned of rip currents and jellyfish in the water. Several suffered jellyfish stings.