Overview
- On June 27, DEC experts concluded that a juvenile sand tiger shark most likely caused the woman’s bite after reviewing injury photos and situational data
- The 20-year-old suffered non-life-threatening lacerations to her left foot and leg, was treated at Nassau County University Medical Center, and has since been released
- Swimming was suspended immediately after the incident and the beach reopened the next morning under enhanced drone and lifeguard patrols that remain in place
- Regional Director George Gorman confirmed this was Jones Beach’s first reported shark sighting of the 2025 season
- State Parks and DEC officials stress that shark interactions in New York waters are extremely rare and urge swimmers to stay close to shore and follow safety guidelines