The man injured on Sunday by a possible shark bite was more likely from the barbed 'skate,' Ventnor City officials say.
It’s not confirmed to be a shark bite, but more likely the barbed ‘skate’ fish, say Ventnor City officials.
The Atlantic City skyline is viewed from the beach in Ventnor City in June 2021. Over the weekend a man was possibly bitten by a shark in Ventnor City ocean waters on Aug. 25, 2024.A man injured his hand while swimming at the Jersey Shore on Sunday morning, leading to speculation of a possible shark bite. However, local officials believe the injury was more likely caused by a barbed fish.
The man was swimming in the ocean at Surrey Avenue Beach in Ventor City around 9:30 a.m. when he sustained a hand injury that required first-aid, said Ventnor City Mayor Tim Kriebel. He was transported to the hospital and is expected to recover, reported, citing the local beach patrol, said it was from a possible shark bite.
“The cause is not confirmed to be a shark bite. It’s more likely that the bather may have encountered a skate, which has barbs on its tail,” Kriebel said. “We’ve noticed an increase in marine activity of all kinds in the area which is normal for late summer warm water.” As a precaution, Ventor City restricted swimming in the ocean to ankle-deep water while officials continue to monitor the situation. Beachgoers are advised to swim only at lifeguarded beaches between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.Shark attacks in New Jersey are rare. There have been no confirmed shark attacks in the state in 2024.
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