Woman hospitalized after possible shark bite at Melbourne Beach

Published July 7, 2016 6:30 AM EDT

Brevard County Fire Rescue says a woman was transported to a hospital after being injured at Melbourne Beach, near a gated complex at 2999 S. Highway A1A.  

The 32-year-old woman, who is visiting from New Jersey, sustained injuries "consistent with a small shark or other toothy sea creature," authorities say.