Fire Island Shark Attacks

Was This Great White The New York Shark Attack Culprit?
Was This Great White The New York Shark Attack Culprit?
Was This Great White The New York Shark Attack Culprit?
The corpse of a great white shark washed up on the shores of Quogue, New York on July 20th. Coincidentally, that is the same day of the last shark attack reported off the south shores of Long Island. Could there have been a single shark that was creating havoc amongst beachgoers? Was there something wrong with this beast that caused it to attack swimmers and surfers?
State Tries To Take A Bite Out Of Shark Issue On New York Beaches
State Tries To Take A Bite Out Of Shark Issue On New York Beaches
State Tries To Take A Bite Out Of Shark Issue On New York Beaches
Lido beach and others across the southern shores of Long Island continued to be shut-down this past weekend, as a result of shark sightings and the recent string of predatory attacks on humans by the beasts of the sea. Most recently, local governments and municipalities have begged the State of New York to step-up their response. On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Empire State is ready to take on the increased shark population.
Shark Sightings Continue To Close Multiple New York Beaches
Shark Sightings Continue To Close Multiple New York Beaches
Shark Sightings Continue To Close Multiple New York Beaches
In an unprecedented time of shark attacks along the south shore beaches of Long Island, the New York State Parks Department, along with other town parks are being forced to close their beaches during their prime season. Tens of thousands of New Yorkers head to Jones Beach and the surrounding areas to soak in the summer sun. However, with a real-life "Jaws" situation going on, Thursday more beaches were closed due to multiple shark sightings.
New York BEACHES OF TERROR: 5th Shark Victim Bit Wednesday Night
New York BEACHES OF TERROR: 5th Shark Victim Bit Wednesday Night
New York BEACHES OF TERROR: 5th Shark Victim Bit Wednesday Night
Truly out of the pages of "Jaws", New York beachgoers have a real question on their hands. Is is safe to go in the water? And, if you are on any of the southern Long Island beaches from the Rockaways to Montauk, the answer right now is NO. On Wednesday night, the 5th shark bit victim in two weeks and the 2nd in ONE DAY occurred in waist deep water off the beaches of Fire Island, less than 50 miles from where a surfer was hit Wednesday morning in Smith Point.