Posted on Jul 5, 2023
Possible shark attacks prompt heightened patrols at New York's Long Island beaches
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Two swimmers were apparently attacked by sharks off the shores of Long Island on Tuesday, a day after two others reported being attacked while enjoying the water at popular New York beaches.
At least one beach delayed opening to holiday revelers Tuesday, after officials said drones spotted some 50 sand sharks that morning near a popular beach park. When the beach reopened, swimmers were advised to stay close to shore.
"We want to make sure swimmers are safe," Long Island State Parks Regional Director George Gorman told Newsday.
Two swimmers were apparently attacked by sharks off the shores of Long Island on Tuesday, a day after two others reported being attacked while enjoying the water at popular New York beaches.
At least one beach delayed opening to holiday revelers Tuesday, after officials said drones spotted some 50 sand sharks that morning near a popular beach park. When the beach reopened, swimmers were advised to stay close to shore.
"We want to make sure swimmers are safe," Long Island State Parks Regional Director George Gorman told Newsday.
Possible shark attacks prompt heightened patrols at New York's Long Island beaches
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Cpl Vic Burk Do "People Taste Like Chicken". I Know that is in Bad Taste. Thankfully while I've been in the Water with Sharks before, Thankfully, Not Bull Sharks to the best of My Knowledge. White Tip, Black Tip, Nurse and Lemon Sharks don't normally attack Humans.
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Does anyone else hear the theme song to Jaws when they see articles like this?
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