Four swimmers attacked by possible sharks near Long Island beach.
Echoes of Jaws: Shark Bites on Long Island Beach
Over the Fourth of July holiday, the tranquil shores of Long Island were shaken by a series of shark bites, reminiscent of the iconic movie Jaws. Four swimmers fell victim to these suspected shark attacks, leaving beachgoers on edge.
The first two incidents occurred on Monday, involving two brave teenagers. The following day, two men in their 40s became the next targets. Fortunately, all victims suffered only minor injuries, although three of them required hospital treatment. In response, Long Island beaches were temporarily closed for about an hour and a half on Tuesday, ensuring the safety of beach enthusiasts.
A School of Sharks Unveiled
Authorities soon discovered the source of these alarming bites: a school of approximately 50 sand sharks, lurking just a few hundred feet from the beach. “There were about 50 sand sharks that we saw,” revealed George Gorman, Long Island Parks Regional Director. “Obviously, we did not open for swimming at 8 o’clock when lifeguards came on duty.”
After surveillance drones tracked the departure of the shark school, the beaches were reopened around 9:30 a.m., allowing visitors to return to the water.
Understanding Sand Sharks
Gorman explained that while sand sharks are common in the waters around Long Island, encountering such a large school is relatively rare. These creatures are known for their docile nature and typically do not pose a threat to humans. Most recorded attacks occur when the shark mistakes a hand or foot for prey.
The first recorded shark attack of the year in Long Island took place on Monday, targeting a 15-year-old boy while he was surfing. Fortunately, he only suffered a bite on his left foot, with his toes and heel remaining intact.
Shortly after, a 15-year-old girl was bitten on her left leg, resulting in three small wounds. Lifeguards promptly evacuated Robert Moses Beach for approximately 30 minutes in response to this incident.
Beachgoer George Segura shared his experience, saying, “We noticed the lifeguards started getting everybody out of the water and they closed the beach for about 30 minutes, and then we started hearing from other people that they think somebody got bit by a baby shark.”
The remaining two attacks targeted a 47-year-old man, who was bitten on his left knee, and a 49-year-old man, who suffered a bite on his right hand.
Gorman reassured beachgoers that the threat has subsided, and they can now swim with confidence.
This incident draws eerie parallels to the 1975 film Jaws, where a far deadlier shark terrorizes tourists swimming off the coast of an island near Long Island during the Fourth of July holiday.
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