Officials believe a young shark bit a woman at a New York beach
- A 20-year-old woman sustained minor lacerations to her foot from what is believed to be a juvenile sand tiger shark bite while swimming at Jones Beach State Park in New York.
- Park officials suspended swimming, searched for marine life by drone, and the Department of Environmental Conservation reviewed information to determine the incident likely involved a juvenile sand tiger shark.
- Sand tiger sharks are commonly found in New York waters and prey mostly on fish, crabs and mollusks, with juveniles born nearly 3 feet long after practicing "inter-uterine cannibalism.
41 Articles
41 Articles
It is summer. The pool is huge and extends endlessly towards the end of the garden. By effect of light, just like in the ocean, the deeper, the darker it becomes. Also, deep down, the shadow of the huge gomero projects dark spots that move under the water, as a product of the wind. I am a girl fan of the water. When I am not looking for objects in the silent background of a diving mask and a snorkel, I am practicing the style that Patrick Duffy …
Sand tiger shark likely bit woman at New York beach, officials say
A 20-year-old woman was swimming in waist-deep water at a popular beach in Long Island, New York, when officials believe she was most likely bitten by a young sand tiger shark earlier this week.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium