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Teen Girl From South Florida Bitten by Shark Near North Florida Beach

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  • The 16-year-old girl was boogie boarding outside her hotel in Amelia Island on Friday morning when she was bitten.

Authorities say a teenage girl has been bitten by a shark while vacationing in Florida.

Nassau County Sheriff's officials say the 16-year-old girl was boogie boarding outside her hotel in Amelia Island on Friday morning when she was bitten.

The Florida Times-Union reports she had bite marks on her heel and ankle. Authorities said the girl was vacationing from South Florida.

No other details were released.

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