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Shark bite at Jones Beach sends person to hospital, swimming halted, officials say
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Key Points:
- A male swimmer at Jones Beach suffered a minor shark bite on his right foot near Field 6 on Friday, prompting a temporary swimming suspension for about an hour while crews searched for dangerous marine life.
- The injured swimmer was treated by lifeguards and transported to Nassau University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries; swimming resumed with restrictions after no further shark sightings were observed.
- Multiple shark sightings occurred in the area earlier in the week, including an 8-foot shark spotted at Point Lookout on Thursday, leading to beach closures and warnings about dangerous swimming conditions.
- Rockaway Beach in Queens was temporarily closed Friday morning after drones confirmed shark presence, with New York City Emergency Management issuing intermittent beach closure warnings.
- Despite the shark incidents, Jones Beach hosted a busy day of air show practice runs featuring the Blue Angels and the Royal Air Force Red Arrows as part of celebrations for America's 250th Independence anniversary, with events continuing through the weekend.
