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Western Southampton Town Beaches Temporarily Closed For Swimming Due To Shark Sighting

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All beaches west of the Shinnecock Canal are closed to swimming due to shark sightings. DANA SHAW

All beaches west of the Shinnecock Canal are closed to swimming due to shark sightings. DANA SHAW

All beaches west of the Shinnecock Canal are closed to swimming due to shark sightings. DANA SHAW

All beaches west of the Shinnecock Canal are closed to swimming due to shark sightings. DANA SHAW

Kitty Merrill on Aug 17, 2021
Beaches on the western edge of the Town of Southampton were closed to swimmers Tuesday morning, August 17, after sharks were spotted feeding on bunker fish offshore. Drone video from... more

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