Police: 16-year-old surfer bitten by shark in Kismet on Fire Island

A 16-year-old surfer was bitten by a shark in Kismet on Fire Island Wednesday evening.

News 12 Staff

Jul 20, 2022, 11:09 PM

Updated 665 days ago

Share:

A 16-year-old surfer was bitten by a shark in Kismet on Fire Island Wednesday evening.
Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers responded to calls of a shark bite at around 5:45 p.m.
They say Max Haynes, of Islip, suffered a minor bite on his foot and was able to walk out of the water.
News 12's Kevin Vesey spoke to Haynes outside of Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip where he had his foot bandaged up.
"I was a little shaken up before but really I'm just tired - I've had a long day," Haynes said after being discharged from the hospital.
Haynes says he just had his legs dangling in the water trying to catch a few waves.
"But then just out of nowhere - this thing just like latched onto my foot," Haynes said. "And I held on for a few seco​nds and it was just crazy."
He says he was laughing a little bit because he couldn't believe what was happening.
Haynes suffered puncture wounds on his foot and a gash on his toe.
He will be getting stitches on Friday.
Haynes says he will be back in the water "as soon as possible."


More from News 12
0:31
Police: 20-year-old Brooklyn driver dead following crash on Meadowbrook Parkway

Police: 20-year-old Brooklyn driver dead following crash on Meadowbrook Parkway

2:20
Cloudy skies, spotty showers and gusty winds for today

Cloudy skies, spotty showers and gusty winds for today

1:52
Suffolk police: 17 people arrested in one week during Operation Smoke Out

Suffolk police: 17 people arrested in one week during Operation Smoke Out

0:23
2 men arrested for selling tobacco products to minors in Levittown

2 men arrested for selling tobacco products to minors in Levittown

0:30
Medford man convicted of transporting 3 people who crossed into U.S. illegally

Medford man convicted of transporting 3 people who crossed into U.S. illegally

0:19
4 people wanted for stealing over $5,000 of merchandise from Macy's

4 people wanted for stealing over $5,000 of merchandise from Macy's

0:30
New screening can identify preeclampsia risk sooner in pregnancy

New screening can identify preeclampsia risk sooner in pregnancy

4:12
The East End: Explore the North Fork on 2 wheels via East End Bike Tours

The East End: Explore the North Fork on 2 wheels via East End Bike Tours

1:57
Get inspired with a visit to the Heckscher Museum of Arts

Get inspired with a visit to the Heckscher Museum of Arts

1:46
Prosecutors: Costco parking lot panhandling pusher has multiple felony, misdemeanor convictions

Prosecutors: Costco parking lot panhandling pusher has multiple felony, misdemeanor convictions

0:31
Crash on Merrick Road sends one car into restaurant storefront

Crash on Merrick Road sends one car into restaurant storefront

1:45
31 HS seniors from 7 LI schools honored for commitment to join armed forces

31 HS seniors from 7 LI schools honored for commitment to join armed forces

0:39
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital launches new service to treat epilepsy

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital launches new service to treat epilepsy

1:46
Elite athletes check out new cricket stadium in East Meadow ahead of 2024 Cricket World Cup

Elite athletes check out new cricket stadium in East Meadow ahead of 2024 Cricket World Cup

2:05
10 Long Island school districts receiving state grants to expand pre-K programs

10 Long Island school districts receiving state grants to expand pre-K programs

2:00
Residents voice concerns over new parking lot proposed for Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Residents voice concerns over new parking lot proposed for Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

1:53
Public hearing today on new 152-spot parking lot at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

Public hearing today on new 152-spot parking lot at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital

0:41
Gov. Hochul: Paid prenatal leave policy to go into effect in 2025

Gov. Hochul: Paid prenatal leave policy to go into effect in 2025

1:48
What's Cooking: Uncle Giuseppe's Roasted Pork Broccoli Rabe and Sharp Provolone Hero

What's Cooking: Uncle Giuseppe's Roasted Pork Broccoli Rabe and Sharp Provolone Hero

1:10
Nassau Community College Board of Trustees approves new budget

Nassau Community College Board of Trustees approves new budget