2 children bitten in suspected shark attacks

(CNN) Investigators want to know whether two children bitten on Wednesday in the waters off New York beaches were attacked by sharks. The incidents took place in the waters off of Fire Island, a popular beach destination off Long Island. A 12-year-old

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Two beachgoers bitten, possibly by shark, off Fire Island

A 13-year-old boy was bitten, possibly by a shark, while boogie boarding off of Fire Island Wednesday. The attack took place at Atlantique Beach, while a 12-year-old girl was also bitten at Sailors' Haven, about 4 ½ miles away. Both attacks occurred

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Florida town reopens beaches after 2 apparent shark attacks

(CNN) The town of Fernandina Beach, Florida, reopened its beaches to swimmers Saturday, a day after two people were injured minutes apart in "alleged shark bite incidents," the city government said. "The waters are back open this morning. Ocean Rescue ...

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Rare double shark attack closes Florida beach; bites were just minutes apart

Florida, as you may know, is the shark attack capital of the world. Of 88 unprovoked shark bites that the Florida Museum of Natural History documented around the world last year, more than one-third took place in the Sunshine State's shores. But the

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Florida beaches closed after shark attacks leave 2 injured: report

Two people were reportedly hospitalized with shark bites Friday afternoon while swimming in waters near Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach, Florida. The Fernandina Beach Fire Department arrived at the scene three minutes after getting reports about the ...

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