A 28-year old woman was attacked by a shark in Cocoa Beach on Sunday, while she was wading in about waist deep water.  The type of shark is unknown, but most likely, a Blacktip, Spinner, or Bull, which are frequently seen along Florida beaches.

The woman managed to punch the shark before calling for help and heading to shore. She sustained a minor injury to her hand (from punching the shark) and much more serious injuries to her leg which required hospitalization.

Read more here:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/11/02/shark-bites-woman-on-ankle-off-florida-beach/

http://www.people.com/article/woman-punches-shark-escape-after-being-bitten-coast-florida

http://www.tbo.com/news/florida/shark-bites-woman-on-ankle-off-cocoa-beach-20151102/