On Monday, July 26th, a lifeguard at Jones Beach in Long Island was in the water doing his job when he says he saw a fin in the water. At approximately 11 am he was attacked by a shark. Thankfully the bite was not life-threatening and he was treated while on the beach and then sent to a local hospital. According to the incident report the lifeguard was bitten on the calf causing a one-inch wound.

After the attack, the beaches remained open however swimming was immediately suspended. The New York State Police responded with a drone to overfly and inspect the water. After several hours, they were not able to spot the shark.