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Shark bites both legs of swimmer in south Florida

The unidentified man survived with non-life-threatening injuries

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HAULOVER BEACH, Fla. — A man swimming at a south Florida beach was bitten on both legs by a shark.

that Lt. Felipe Lay of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says the unidentified man was swimming Sunday afternoon off Haulover Beach when he was attacked.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Ocean Rescue lifeguards say they became aware of a shark lurking in the water and immediately began alerting bathers to get out of the water. Officials say the bull shark was 4-to-5 feet.

Officials say the man, who was able to get out of the water and get aid from lifeguards, was taken to Aventura Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officials say the shark attack is the first reported at Haulover Beach, 9 miles (14 kilometers) north of Miami Beach.

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