According to the DEC, most species do not eat anything other than small fish and want nothing to do with humans.

Long Island officials are escalating safety measures for beachgoers following last week’s suspected shark bite at Jones Beach State Park.

With a recent shark bite incident and the 50th anniversary of "Jaws" on their minds, some beachgoers are wondering, are ...

New York will have sharks in its waters for longer than usual this year according to new research supported by the New York ...

The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, which makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins (except dogfish fins) in the ...

Shark sightings force some New York beaches to close on busy July 4 weekend - Rockaway Beach in Queens was closed after shark ...

It’s “Shark Weekend” in New York City. Another shark was spotted swimming precariously close to swimmers at Rockaway Beach ...

The popular Rockaway Beach in Queens was briefly shuttered for a period of time on Friday and Saturday due to shark sightings ...

Several sharks were spotted prowling the waters at Rockaway Beach, prompting a stretch of popular summer destination to close ...

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