Man injured during shark encounter off Florida Keys

Published: October 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM

Updated: October 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM

lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandJackson South This is an image of Jackson South on Saturday after fire rescue airlifted a man with shark-related injuries from the Florida Keys.

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was injured on Saturday during a shark encounter off the Florida Keys.

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Monroe County dispatchers sent first responders to Boca Chica Key, according to scanner traffic.

Fire rescue’s air rescue south personnel flew him to the hospital, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel.

Local 10 News Assignment Editor Carson Merlo contributed to this report.

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