An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.

A recent shark attack at New Symrna Beach reminds us to be cautious of the water, and respect marine life living in it.

An 18-year-old surf instructor was attacked by a shark in New Smyrna Beach on Friday. Sam Hollis sustained a shark bite on ...

New Smyrna Beach, a surfing hub south of Daytona Beach, is widely known as the “Shark Bite Capital of the World,” according ...

The teenager, identified by WESH as Sam Hollis, sustained a bite to his foot and was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Hollywood celebrated 50th anniversary of summer blockbuster 'Jaws,' which instilled terror in the public about sharks, ...

Sam Hollis said a shark grabbed him by the foot and yanked him off his board while he was at New Smyrna Beach.

Shark Week is not just an annual marathon of Discovery Channel shows; it's part of the everyday culture of New Smyrna Beach.

An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna ...