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Shark Bites Swimmer at Jones Beach; Limited Reopening Ordered

7/4/2026

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A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a shark attack at Jones Beach State Park Field 6.
Lifeguards reopened the beach after an hour-long search, allowing only waist-deep wading.
New York City officials reported multiple shark sightings at Rockaway Beach and issued intermittent closures and warnings.
Experts note that shark bites are rare, with only 60-80 unprovoked incidents worldwide each year.

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A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a shark attack at Jones Beach State Park Field 6.
Lifeguards reopened the beach after an hour-long search, allowing only waist-deep wading.
New York City officials reported multiple shark sightings at Rockaway Beach and issued intermittent closures and warnings.
Experts note that shark bites are rare, with only 60-80 unprovoked incidents worldwide each year.