Nassau County increases shark surveillance and safety measures at Jones Beach after a recent shark bite incident.

JONES BEACH, Nassau County (WABC) -- Officials plan for heightened security at Jones Beach for the July 4th holiday. On ...

A 20-year-old woman suffered minor injuries when she was apparently bitten by a sand tiger shark while standing in waist-deep ...

A 20-year-old woman "sustained minor lacerations" to her foot when she was bit by a juvenile sand tiger shark last Wednesday.

Nassau County officials said the safest way you can celebrate with fireworks is by watching a professional show.

The safety measures come ahead of what is expected to be an incredibly busy week for beachgoers along the shore.

A county in Long Island, N.Y., is ramping up security measures to protect beachgoers from sharks and other risks in the ocean ...

A 20-year-old woman "sustained minor lacerations" to her foot when she was bit by a juvenile sand tiger shark last Wednesday.