(NBC/WESH) - Two people were bitten by sharks while swimming off the coast of Central Florida on Monday.
The first incident happened when a 21-year-old woman was bitten on the hand while swimming in the ocean off south Melbourne Beach. She refused medical treatment.
Hours later a 10-year-old girl was bitten on the calf while swimming in the same area.
She suffered a 6-inch wound and was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Both are expected to be OK.
Officials said no one saw the shark in either case.
After both incidents, the beaches were temporarily cleared.
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