WANTAGH, N.Y. — A 20-year-old girl was possible bitten by a juvenile shark whereas waist-deep within the surf at a suburban New York seaside, in response to state officers.
The unidentified girl suffered minor cuts to her left leg and foot after being bitten Wednesday at Jones Seashore State Park on Lengthy Island. She was handled for accidents that weren’t life-threatening, in response to a launch from state parks officers.
The lady didn’t see what bit her, and a subsequent drone seek for harmful marine life was not profitable. However specialists analyzing images of the accidents and different elements consider the bites “most definitely” got here from a juvenile sand tiger shark, state officers mentioned.
Swimming was instantly suspended after the incident and resumed Thursday morning after a examine of the water by drones and lifeguards.
