BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County ocean rescue officials said a shark bit a man on the ankle Tuesday near the Cocoa Beach pier.
His foot was bandaged as he was being helped to a friend's truck.
Officials said he was treated at the scene.
The beach was closed for about 30 minutes and then reopened.
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