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Swimming Reopens On Long Island Beaches After Multiple Shark Sightings Swimming Reopens On Long Island Beaches After Multiple Shark Sightings
Swimming Reopens On Long Island Beaches After Multiple Shark Sightings Swimmers can dip their toes back in the water on Long Island, at least up to their knees, after two 6-foot sharks were spotted earlier in the day. The sharks were spotted at Hempstead Beach around 11:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 19. According to Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, the town has been using drones, and lifeguards on jet skis to scan for sharks after an unusual number of sightings due to warmer waters. The sharks were spotted by lifeguard Lauren Marquaret in knee-deep water chasing bait fish. Clavin says the sharks, some identified as bull sharks, are drawn to the warmer w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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CHOMP! Watch Hammerhead Shark Chow Down On Fish Just Off Nantucket Coast CHOMP! Watch Hammerhead Shark Chow Down On Fish Just Off Nantucket Coast
Chomp! Watch Hammerhead Shark Chow Down On Fish Just Off Nantucket Coast That's one way to end Shark Week. Beachgoers in Nantucket got a rare treat recently when a hammerhead shark swam close to them to grab a quick bite to eat.  Annabel Taylor and Lisa Larson were lucky enough to capture the encounter off the coast of Ladies Beach on Sunday, July 31. You can practically hear the "Jaws" theme.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lisa Larson (@lisalarsonnyc) Larson told The Boston Globe that there were several swimmers around that scrambled to get out of the water as the shark fin poked out of the water …

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by Josh Lanier
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State Agencies Increase Patrols, Surveillance At Long Island Beaches Due To Shark Attacks State Agencies Increase Patrols, Surveillance At Long Island Beaches Due To Shark Attacks
State Agencies Increase Patrols, Surveillance At Long Island Beaches Due To Shark Attacks State officials have ordered heightened patrols and surveillance of shark activity at Long Island State Park beaches amid an increase in sightings and reports of swimmers getting bit.  Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Monday morning, July 18, that she has directed State Parks to increase lifeguard staffing at ocean beaches by 25 percent. Hochul also ordered expanded drone availability at Long Island State Park, Jones Beach State Pakr, Robert Moses State Park, and Hither Hills State Park. "As New Yorkers and visitors alike head to our beautiful Long Island beaches to enjoy the summer, our top…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings
Shark Watch: Here's How To Stay Safe Amid New Reports Of Sightings As many flock to the beaches this summer, researchers have also reported a brand-new uptick in shark sightings. A sighting of a great white shark caused the temporary closure of a beach in Truro, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, June 28, during the same week there were multiple other confirmed and unconfirmed shark sightings in the region, according to a report from Fox News on Wednesday, June 30. Related story: Two Long Island Beaches Close After Lifeguard Bitten By Shark On Long Island, a 37-year-old man suffered an injury to his foot while swimming at Jones Beach on Thursday, June 30. Pol…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Swimming Prohibited After Multiple Shark Sightings At Suffolk County Beach Swimming Prohibited After Multiple Shark Sightings At Suffolk County Beach
Swimming Prohibited After Multiple Shark Sightings At Suffolk County Beach Swimming was temporarily suspended at a Long Island beach following the latest shark sighting off the shore, officials announced. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone cautioned that swimming is off-limits at Smiths Point Beach until further notice following reports of multiple shark sightings near the shore. The sightings were reported at approximately 1:10 p.m. from the beach in Shirley. Earlier story - Police Intensify Air, Water Patrol On Long Island After Shark Sightings The new sightings come days after officials in Nassau County cautioned about shark sightings that forced lif…

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by Zak Failla
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Swimming Resumes At Long Island Beaches After Shark Sightings, Warnings Swimming Resumes At Long Island Beaches After Shark Sightings, Warnings
Swimming Resumes At Long Island Beaches After Shark Sightings, Warnings Swimmers were allowed back in the water at Long Island beaches after it was temporarily suspended due to shark sightings off the shore. Swimming was permitted once again on Thursday, Aug. 5 at Robert Moses State Park after officials were forced to suspend it the day before when a massive number of bunker fish were spotted near the Fire Island Lighthouse, which attracted more predatory marine life. Related story - Fire Island Beach Closed For Swimming After Shark Sightings On Wednesday morning, Aug. 4 swimming at Jones Beach was also temporarily prohibited due to reports of shark sightings…

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by Zak Failla
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Fire Island Beach Closed For Swimming After Shark Sightings Fire Island Beach Closed For Swimming After Shark Sightings
Fire Island Beach Closed For Swimming After Shark Sightings Another Long Island beach is temporarily closing to bathing after shark sightings were reported.  Davis Park Beach in Fire Island is closed for swimming until further notice, the Davis Park Association announced on Monday, Aug. 2. Just received this notification… Posted by Davis Park Association on Monday, August 2, 2021 Shark sightings were also reported at Jones Beach and Atlantic Beach in late July. On Monday, July 26, a lifeguard at Jones Beach reported seeing a fin in the water and noticing a small bite on his leg. The next day, more shark sightings were reported. Then on Wednes…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Sharks Caught On Camera Swimming Through Schools Of Fish Off Suffolk Coast Sharks Caught On Camera Swimming Through Schools Of Fish Off Suffolk Coast
Sharks Caught On Camera Swimming Through Schools Of Fish Off Suffolk Coast A scientist has captured a video showing sharks swimming through huge schools of fish off the New York coast. Chris Paparo, who runs the "Fish Guy Photos" YouTube channel, wrote in his channel's description that he is a "wildlife photographer, writer and lecturer," who manages the Marine Sciences Center on Long Island at the Southampton campus of Stony Brook University. The video was captured on Saturday, July 24. Paparo said the sharks were swimming off the coast of Southampton to feed on schools of Atlantic Menhaden. Recent shark sightings at Jones Beach and Atlantic Beach in Hempst…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Long Island Town Closes Beaches To Bathing After Shark Sighting Long Island Town Closes Beaches To Bathing After Shark Sighting
Long Island Town Closes Beaches To Bathing After Shark Sighting A Long Island town has closed all of its beaches to bathing after a shark was spotted. The Town of Hempstead announced on Wednesday, July 28, that it is prohibiting all swimming at its beaches after a shark was spotted off Atlantic Beach.  The announcement comes after shark sightings were reported at a nearby beach. On Monday, July 26 a lifeguard reported seeing a fin in the water at Jones Beach and found a small bite on his leg. The next day, multiple new sightings were reported near the Jones Beach shore. Related story: New Shark Sightings Reported At Jones Beach Day After Lifeguard Bi…

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by Nicole Valinote
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New Shark Sightings Reported At Jones Beach Day After Lifeguard Bit New Shark Sightings Reported At Jones Beach Day After Lifeguard Bit
New Shark Sightings Reported At Jones Beach Day After Lifeguard Bit A day after a Long Island lifeguard suffered a minor bite near the shore of Jones Beach, new shark sightings were reported, according to state officials. New York State Parks officials announced that there were multiple reports of sharks spotted a few hundred yards off the shore of Jones Beach in the area of Central Mall and Field 2. Earlier story - Police Intensify Air, Water Patrol On Long Island After Shark Sightings On Monday, July 26, a lifeguard reported seeing a fin in the water at Jones Beach, at which point he noticed a small bite on his leg. He was transported to an area hospita…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Intensify Air, Water Patrol On Long Island After Shark Sightings Police Intensify Air, Water Patrol On Long Island After Shark Sightings
Police Intensify Air, Water Patrol On Long Island After Shark Sightings Officials on Long Island are on high alert following a recent uptick in shark sightings off the coast of area beaches. Last week, there were multiple shark sightings reported off the coast - mostly in Nassau County - prompting officials to ramp up patrols over the weekend to ensure the safety of beach-goers as the dog days of summer approach. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said that in response to the latest sightings, she instructed the police department to increase helicopter and marine patrols out of precaution. "I've directed the Nassau County Police Department to begin enhanced…

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by Zak Failla
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Ocean Swimming Suspended In Nassau County After New Shark Sighting Ocean Swimming Suspended In Nassau County After New Shark Sighting
Ocean Swimming Suspended In Nassau County After New Shark Sighting Ocean swimming in Nassau County has been temporarily suspended after the latest shark sighting off the shore of a local beach. The latest shark sighting - at least the fifth in the past few days - was spotted off Nickerson Beach at approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, officials said. The shark was believed to be between six and eight feet in length. Earlier story - Latest Long Island Shark Sighting Shuts Down Swimming At Jones Beach The swimming suspension came shortly after Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that police would be increasing aerial and Marine patrols off …

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by Zak Failla
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Update: Separate Shark Sightings Off Long Island Coast Keep Swimmers Out Of Water Much Of Day Update: Separate Shark Sightings Off Long Island Coast Keep Swimmers Out Of Water Much Of Day
Update: Separate Shark Sightings Off Long Island Coast Keep Swimmers Out Of Water Much Of Day Separate shark sightings led to swimming being prohibited at some beaches off the Long Island coast. The shark, described as significant-sized, was spotted offshore of Lido West Beach by a Town of Hempstead lifeguard who was on a surfboard, the Town of Hempstead said early Monday afternoon, July 27. Lifeguards then red-flagged the area as per state protocols. Swimming was prohibited at Civic Beach, Lido Beach, Lido Beach West, Town Point Park Lookout and Town Park at Sands for most of the afternoon. Late in the afternoon, beachgoers were permitted to enter the water up to their knees…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Shark Sightings Off Long Island Coast Keep Swimmers Out Of Water Much Of Day Separate Shark Sightings Off Long Island Coast Keep Swimmers Out Of Water Much Of Day
Separate Shark Sightings Off Long Island Coast Keep Swimmers Out Of Water Much Of Day This story has been updated. Separate shark sightings led to swimming being prohibited at some beaches off the Long Island coast. The shark, described as significant-sized, was spotted offshore of Lido West Beach by a Town of Hempstead lifeguard who was on a surfboard, the Town of Hempstead said early Monday afternoon, July 27. Lifeguards then red-flagged the area as per state protocols. Swimming was prohibited at Civic Beach, Lido Beach, Lido Beach West, Town Point Park Lookout and Town Park at Sands for most of the afternoon. Late in the afternoon, beachgoers were permitted to ent…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Shark Sighted In Shallows Waters In Hamptons Shark Sighted In Shallows Waters In Hamptons
Shark Sighted In Shallows Waters In Hamptons There's been a brand-new shark sighting on Long Island, and this one is a bit unusual. The shark was sighted in shallow waters in the Hamptons, prompting a response by police. The shark, of an unknown species, was 10 to 12 feet in length, said Christopher Isola, the Village of Quogue's Chief of Police. It was spotted in Quogue just after 9 a.m. Saturday, July 20 near Penniman Creek, which feeds Shinnecock Bay and Quogue Canal, Isola said. (See image above.) Shark sightings are not rare for Long Island, but it is unusual to see one near a creek. Isola said the Quogue Police Department…

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by Joe Lombardi