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9-year-old girl recounts horrifying moment bull shark nearly bit off her hand

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June 19, 2025

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In an emotional interview with WFLA, 9-year-old shark attack victim Leah Lendel recounted nearly losing a hand while snorkeling in Florida in early June. Lendel was swimming with her mother, father, and siblings when she was bitten by a massive 8-foot bull shark that nearly severed her hand entirely.

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