Possible shark attack at Jones Beach

Possible shark attack at Jones Beach

A rescue boat sits in the sand in preparation for expected holiday weekend crowds, Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Jones Beach in Wantagh, New York, amid the coronavirus pandemic. As pandemic lockdowns ease across the United States, millions of Americans are set to take tentative steps outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day, the traditional start of summer. But public health officials are concerned that if people congregate in crowds or engage in other risky behaviors, the long weekend could cause the coronavirus to come roaring back. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Park officials say a Jones Beach lifeguard was possibly bitten by a shark Monday afternoon.

The lifeguard was swimming at the time and suffered a 1-inch bite on his calf. It happened. near the Jones Beach Central Mall. The lifeguard reportedly saw a fin beforehand.

He was treated by EMS at the scene.

Swimming was suspended and State police responded with a drone but did not find a shark. Swimming resumed shortly after 2 p.m. Officials are working to determine if it was actually a shark. There are currently no restrictions on swimming.

(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)