PANAMA CITY, Fla. – A male civilian employee of the Naval Surface Warfare Center was seriously injured in a shark attack while swimming at the Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSAPC) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Marina on Monday.

According to officials from NSAPC, the incident occurred around 11:45 a.m. The victim was taking advantage of his lunch break to swim in the marina waters when the attack took place. NSA Panama City Fire and Emergency Services personnel responded promptly to the emergency call and provided immediate medical assistance at the scene.

The injured man was stabilized by first responders before being transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition. As of the latest available information, no official updates on his current medical status or prognosis have been released by hospital officials or the Navy.

The Naval Support Activity Panama City has stated that it is cooperating fully with the investigation and will provide additional details to the public as more information becomes available. Authorities have not yet disclosed the species of shark involved or any specific circumstances that may have contributed to the encounter.

This incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with swimming in coastal Florida waters, even in areas commonly used for recreation. Officials encourage mariners and swimmers to remain vigilant and follow all posted safety guidelines at naval facilities.