Long Island fisherman bitten by shark during catch, minor injuries; first reported incident this summer.

A Long Island fisherman was bitten on the arm by a shark he caught while fishing at Shell Creek Park on Tuesday. The incident occurred as he attempted to unhook the shark. Emergency services responded at 2:22 p.m., and he was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Officials stated this is the first shark bite reported this summer in the area, describing it as a "fishing accident" and encouraging the public not to panic.

September 04, 2024
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