A shark attacked a woman off the Florida coast in Cocoa Beach on Sunday. 

A witness told NBC news that the 27-year-old woman was wading in the Atlantic Ocean when a shark bit her ankle "to the bone."

"She was about waist deep in the water when she got bit on the ankle. We were able to administer care to her," said Chief Jeff Scabarozi of Brevard County Ocean Rescue, via USA Today.

The woman, identified as Colorado tourist Jill Kruse by WKMG-TV, allegedly punched the shark in an attempt to get away. Other beachgoers assisted the woman in getting out of the water.

"I saw the fin come up and slap her in the face, and she said, 'It got me,' so I grabbed her hand and drug her back to the shore," said witness Holly Petersen.

The victim's mother, Wanda Kruse, was present to help treat her injures.

"I just covered the wound," said Wanda. "The guy, I had him get towels. We wrapped it with towels until the paramedics got there."

Kruse was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center for treatment.

While it is not known what type of shark attack the woman, Scabarozi says it is not uncommon to see a variety of shark species in the area, including "bull sharks, black tip, spinners," he said.

NBC News reports that more than half of the shark attacks in 2014 happened in Florida, with 10 incidents occurring in Volusia County, just north of Cocoa Beach.

According to her family, Kruse received stitches for a hand wound caused by punching the shark. Her ankle injury will likely require surgery.

"She's just hurting and, you know, she's going to heal. It's going to take a while to heal, but we are just so blessed to have her," said her mother.