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FIRE ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Suffolk County officials closed a Long Island beach to swimming Sunday after what they described as an unprecedented shark attack that injured a lifeguard. The lifeguard had been playing the role of a victim during a training exercise when the shark bit him in the chest and hand, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone told an afternoon news conference. The attack happened about 10:15 a.m. at Smith Point Beach. The lifeguard was receiving stitches and in “very

A shark tracking map shows there are more than a dozen of the apex predators swimming around Long Island and Cape Cod. Officials warn beachgoers to be weary of attacks.

A lifeguard participating in a safety exercise at Smith Point beach was bitten by a shark Sunday morning, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. #smithpoint #stevebellone #suffolkcounty #lifeguard

Two beaches in New York closed after a lifeguard was bitten by a shark.The incident on Long Island Sunday, July 3, affected Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches in Suffolk County.The lifeguard, identified as Zack Gallo, is recovering after he …

The 10-year veteran of the county lifeguard force was sent to Southside Hospital with injuries to his chest and hand, officials say.

Zach Gallo was reportedly participating in a water training exercise when incident occurred on Long Island

FIRE ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) -- Suffolk County officials closed a Long Island beach to swimming Sunday after what they described as an unprecedented shark

A lifeguard was reportedly bitten by a shark Sunday morning, leading officials to close Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches to swimmers.

Officials in New York closed a Long Island beach to swimming on Sunday after what they described as an unprecedented shark attack that injured a lifeguard.

Suffolk County officials closed a Long Island beach to swimming Sunday after what they described as an unprecedented shark attack that injured a lifeguard. The...