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All-out shark safety blitz underway at Jones Beach after woman is bitten. Here's what to know.
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and families are planning beach time, some people on Long Island have lingering ...
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Nassau County Ramps Up Shark Monitoring and Safety Measures at Jones Beach Ahead of July 4th Celebrations
Nassau County increases shark surveillance and safety measures at Jones Beach after a recent shark bite incident.
Gov. Hochul gives Long Island added drones, pilots to monitor shark activity at state parks
The increased efforts come a week after a 20-year-old woman suffered minor cuts believed to be caused by a juvenile sand ...
Woman likely bitten by shark at Jones Beach, officials say
A woman was likely bitten by a shark while swimming at Long Island's Jones Beach earlier this week, New York State Parks ...
Don’t Let Shark Panic Spoil Your Fourth of July
Yes, the shark population has increased. But the threat is minimal and, in truth, sharks have always been swimming around us, ...
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Jones Beach safety precautions heightened ahead of July 4th crowd
JONES BEACH, Nassau County (WABC) -- Officials plan for heightened security at Jones Beach for the July 4th holiday. On ...
Long Island officials increase shark patrols after woman reportedly bitten off Jones Beach
A 20-year-old woman suffered minor injuries when she was apparently bitten by a sand tiger shark while standing in waist-deep ...
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Recent Shark Encounters Have New Yorkers Fearing They May Be Experiencing The Plot of ‘Jaws’ In Real Life
The popular 1975 movie Jaws stirred a fear of the ocean in people who didn’t even live near a beach. It was the blueprint for ...
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Bite mark helps experts determine this shark species bit woman on popular New York beach
Experts have narrowed down the shark species likely responsible for biting a woman at New York’s Jones Beach State Park last ...