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Juvenile Sand Tiger Shark Identified in Jones Beach Bite as Patrols Continue

Biologists pinpoint the likely shark species behind the June 25 bite with beach safety teams maintaining constant aerial and lifeguard surveillance

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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

  • 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