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Jones Beach Maintains Heightened Shark Patrols After Juvenile Sand Tiger Bite

State parks officials released safety guidelines to reduce near-shore shark encounters ahead of peak summer crowds.

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A person walks by the water at Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, on May 21, 2020.
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A teenage boy has been bitten by a shark off Cabarita Beach on the NSW far north coast.

Overview

  • Following a bite on June 25, authorities suspended swimming and deployed drones for aerial scans that detected no further threats.
  • Jones Beach reopened Thursday under continuous drone surveillance and lifeguard monitoring to ensure swimmer safety.
  • DEC biologists determined a juvenile sand tiger shark most likely caused the bite based on experts’ review of the injury patterns.
  • The 20-year-old beachgoer suffered minor lacerations to her left foot and shin and was treated onsite before being discharged from Nassau County University Medical Center.
  • New York State Parks now advises swimmers to avoid murky water and areas with seals or schools of fish, swim in groups and stay close to shore to minimize shark interactions.