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Point Lookout

Coverage of Point Lookout in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 2 · 16:27 UTCMost recent: Jul 7 · 14:43 UTC
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Rockaway Beachplace3Gavin Naylorperson3Jones Beach State Parkplace2Hempstead beachesplace2shark attacktopic2New York City Parks Departmentorganization2Florida Museum of Natural History’s shark research programorganization2sharktopic29-foot sharktopic2New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservationorganization1record-breaking heattopic1Jones Beach State Park Field 6place1Long Islandplace1Atlantic Oceanplace1lifeguardsorganization1dronetopic1jet skitopic1Tom Kaminskiperson1lifeguardstopic1
Recent coverage
  • SECURITYJul 7 · 14:43 UTCFORTUNE
    Swimmer bitten in suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, prompting brief closure as the U.S. battles record-breaking heat

    A swimmer was bitten in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, leading to a temporary beach closure. The incident occurred amid multiple shark sightings in New York beaches and record-breaking heat in the eastern U.S. Authorities confirmed non-life-threatening injuries and resumed restricted swimming after finding no sharks.

  • SECURITYJul 3 · 23:23 UTCAP NEWS
    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 State Park in New York City, leading to temporary beach closures. The incident occurred after recent shark sightings in the area, prompting authorities to suspend swimming and conduct searches. No sharks were found, and swimming resumed with restrictions. Experts note shark bites are rare, with 60-80 unprovoked cases globally each year.

  • SECURITYJul 3 · 23:08 UTCWTOP DC
    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.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 23:08 UTCPIX11 NEW YORK
    9-foot-long shark shuts down NY beach as swimmers try to cool off

    A nine-foot-long shark caused a temporary closure of a beach in Point Lookout, Long Island, preventing swimmers from entering the surf on a record-hot day. The incident occurred twice during open beach hours, disrupting efforts to cool off.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 16:42 UTCFOX 5 NEW YORK
    9-foot shark spotted at Point Lookout, swimming red-flagged

    A 9-foot shark was spotted at Point Lookout, leading lifeguards to red-flag the beach and halt swimming. Crews used drones and jet skis to monitor the water following the sighting.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 16:27 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    Point Lookout beach closed after lifeguards spot 9-foot shark

    Point Lookout beach was closed after lifeguards spotted a 9-foot shark. The incident prompted immediate safety measures at the location.