A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack Friday at a New York beach, prompting authorities to temporarily close the beach.
The attack at Jones Beach comes a day after multiple shark sightings were reported at other New York beaches.
The person was swimming at Jones Beach State Park Field 6 when they suffered lacerations on their foot, according to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Lifeguards responded immediately and an ambulance took the victim to a hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to the department.
Swimming was suspended while officials searched for sharks and other dangerous marine life. After an hour of searching, none were found and swimming was allowed to resume, though restricted to wading up to swimmers’ waists, the department said.
