Man bitten by shark in New Smyrna Beach

Published July 27, 2019 9:05 PM EDT

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Volusia County beach patrol says a man from Arizona is recovering from a shark bite.

It happened on Saturday at around 4:30 p.m. in New Smyrna Beach.

Officials say the 49-year-old was bitten on the right leg by a shark, but was not seriously injured.

Officials say he was treated on the beach and was not taken to the hospital for further treatment.