Shark Bites Surfer In Melbourne
POSTED: 5:08 p.m. EDT April 21, 2003
UPDATED: 5:12 p.m. EDT April 21, 2003
A 36-year-old was bitten by a shark Monday while surfing in Melbourne, Fla., according to Local 6 News.
Authorities said Ralph Sammis was bitten on the right calf
while surfing near the 7800 block of AIA in Melbourne.
Sammis was about 75 yards off-shore when the attack
occurred.
Sammis was taken to the Holmes Regional Medical Center for treatment but his condition was not known.
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