A swimmer sustained a severe foot injury, suspected to be from a shark attack, at Jones Beach State Park in New York on Friday, July 3, 2026, around 12 p.m. The incident occurred amidst massive crowds drawn by high temperatures and a Navy air show practice. Lifeguards treated the man, who reported a jaw-biting sensation and a deep gash across his toes. He was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover. The victim was swimming near the edge of the safe zone, close to where fishermen operate. Lifeguards suspect a baby sand tiger shark was responsible, based on the wound characteristics. This follows multiple shark sightings at nearby Rockaway Beach and Point Lookout the previous day, which led to water closures.