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Diver flown to hospital after injured in shark attack offshore of Pensacola
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points The incident happened approximately 30 nautical miles offshore. A shark attack occurred late Tuesday afternoon, resulting in injuries to a 40-year-old diver.
A shark attack occurred late Tuesday afternoon, resulting in injuries to a 40-year-old diver. The incident happened approximately 30 nautical miles offshore. The diver was flown to a hospital for treatment.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the shark attack took place in the afternoon. Further information about the incident can be found through the source.
The diver's condition and other specifics of the shark attack are not provided in the available information.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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