Swimming Restrictions Put In Place After Shark Caught Off Long Island Coast

New swimming restrictions are now in place after a shark was caught by fishermen on Long Island.

A look at the beaches involved.
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Daily Voice

08/09/2020 1:15 p.m.

Lifeguards were forced to put out red flags and clear the water just after noontime Sunday, Aug. 9 in Nassau County at East Atlantic Beach and Atlantic Beach Estates.

Nearby, Nickerson Beach is now waist-deep swimming.

Lido and Lido West Beach are now closed to new visitors, both cars and walk-ins, after reaching capacity late in the morning on Sunday.

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