Shark bite victim at Jones Beach identified as Sullivan County resident
Officials said the 20-year-old was waist-deep in the water last Wednesday when she was most likely bitten by a young sand tiger shark.
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Jul 1, 2025, 11:57 AM
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Updated 8 hr ago
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3h agoA woman from Sullivan County was injured in a suspected shark bite while in the water at Jones Beach, according to New York State Parks.
Officials said the 20-year-old was waist-deep in the water last Wednesday when she was most likely bitten by a young sand tiger shark.
She was taken to the hospital with minor cuts to her leg and foot and is expected to be OK.
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