At least four shark bites were reported off the coast of Long Island in two days around the Fourth of July holiday, police said, after a surge in sightings last year prompted New York to boost its shark surveillance efforts.
, a 32-mile-long barrier island known for its peaceful beaches and forests, have put New York beachgoers on edge.
First, on Monday, a girl at Robert Moses State Park was treated for puncture wounds to her leg, possibly from a shark, local media reported. She did not see what bit her and officials could not confirm. Then, around 5 p.m., a boy at Kismet Beach, about 3½ miles away, was bitten by a shark on his left heel and toes while surfing, Suffolk County police said.During the July Fourth holiday, three more shark bites were reported in the surrounding area. About 1:50 p.m.
“Police have notified all surrounding beaches of the marine life activity, and are encouraging patrons to stay out of the water until the situation can be further assessed,” the statement said. About 1:55 p.m., a shark bit a 49-year-old man’s hand while he was swimming near Fire Island Pines, Suffolk County police said. Two and a half hours later, a woman swimming west of Cherry Grove was bitten on the thigh.that there is a nursery for sand tiger sharks located off Fire Island. They said younger sharks in low-visibility water were probably responsible “for some of the bites in the area.”
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