Town of Hempstead: Fisherman bitten by shark in Island Park

It happened near Shell Creek Park as the fisherman was attempting to reel in the shark.

News 12 Staff

Sep 3, 2024, 7:46 PM

Updated 11 days ago

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A fisherman was bitten by a shark in Island Park Tuesday, according to the Town of Hempstead.
It happened near Shell Creek Park as the fisherman was attempting to reel in the shark.
The man had some scrapes on his arm.
Island Park and Oceanside fire departments responded and applied a tourniquet.