Dossier
Jones Beach State Park Field 6
Coverage of Jones Beach State Park Field 6 in the Nexus archive.
- Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack
A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach in New York City, leading to temporary beach closures and restricted swimming. Multiple shark sightings were reported at other NYC and Long Island beaches, prompting intermittent closures and advisories. Experts note shark bites are rare, with 60-80 unprovoked incidents globally each year.