SHIRLEY, New York -(77WABC)- Police in Suffolk County say a paddle boarder at Smith Point Beach was bitten by a Tiger shark— temporarily closing the beach on Wednesday.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said the 41-year-old victim suffered a 4-inch gash to his leg and was treated at a local hospital.
The attack happened in the early morning when no lifeguards were on duty.
There have been at least 5 shark attacks so far on Long Island this summer. Officials say this is the second shark attack at Smith Point Beach this year.
