A shark attack on a teenager from Alabama has led to the development of a national alert system. The incident involved a 15-year-old girl who was attacked off the coast of Florida in 2024. She suffered severe injuries, including the loss of her left hand and part of her right leg.

The attack occurred after another shark bite incident had taken place just 3 miles away, 90 minutes earlier. The girl was unaware of the previous incident when she entered the water.

Further details about the incident and the national alert system are available from KPRC 2.