Leah Lendel is recovering after a shark bit her hand off the coast of Boca Grande. With bait fish in abundance, marine experts say shark encounters may rise, but the odds of attacks remain low.

A 9-year-old girl, Leah Lendel, suffered a severe shark bite while snorkeling at a Boca Grande beach, nearly severing her hand. Doctors at Tampa General Hospital successfully reattached Leah's hand after a 4 ½ hour surgery. Quick action by first responders and the shark's clean bite aided in the successful reattachment.

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