WANTAGH, N.Y. — A 20-year-old lady was possible bitten by a juvenile shark whereas waist-deep within the surf at a suburban New York seashore, in line with state officers.
The unidentified lady 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 line with a launch from state parks officers.
The girl didn’t see what bit her, and a subsequent drone seek for harmful marine life was not profitable. However consultants analyzing pictures of the accidents and different elements imagine the bites “more than likely” 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.
