Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Shark Bite Treatment

Call 911

 

 

1. Get Emergency Help

2. Control Bleeding

 

3. Keep the Person Warm

4. Treat Shock

 

5. For Minor Injury

 

6. Follow Up

Medical treatment will depend on the severity of the injury.

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on September 27, 2011