The attack happened around 3 p.m. near the 4100 block of Ocean Drive at Hollywood Beach.

Victim was a male with an injury to his upper torso. Rescuers applied a tourniquet and were able to take him to a local hospital.

Initial reports indicate the man was in the water when he suddenly jumped out, ‘screaming’ for help.

Officials confirmed the man’s injury was the result of a shark bite and called everyone out of the ocean. The protocol is to then wait 30 minutes and, if no threats are spotted, allow people back into the water.