New 911 calls captured the chaos after a woman was possibly bitten by a barracuda while in the ocean in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea earlier this week. The woman was taken to the hospital after the incident happened near the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea pier. NBC6 spoke with several witnesses who said the woman came out of the water with a bloody hand and was screaming. More details: http://on.nbc6.com/63uFwuJ #chaos #fortlauderdale #barracuda #beach #ocean | NBC 6

Officials Warn of Dangers Spearfishing Around Barracudas Marine safety officials are warning divers about the risks of spearfishing around barracudas after several close encounters were reported offshore. Experts say barracudas are highly attracted to struggling fish and sudden movements, often approaching aggressively when prey is speared. Shiny equipment and flashing scales can further trigger their interest, increasing the risk of bites or collisions. While attacks remain rare, officials advi