Aggressive Sharks
Blue sharks -- a breed unheard of in this region -- began attacking swimmers after the sea creature attacked the Mermaid Parade?. They have injured Rahne and an NPC, and menaced John, Saga?, and Nikki. Several characters believe their appearance is connected with that of the sea creature.
News
Shark Attack Off Beach
A woman was attacked by sharks off of South Beach on Staten Island early in the evening of Sunday, July 19th, sustaining 'superficial' bite marks on one calf and one thigh. Rescuers pulled the woman from the water, many of who were there in the hopes of seeing the strange creature which surfaced during last week's Sea Faire.
Researchers in the area state that the bites appear to have been inflicted by at least two different blue sharks and noted that these sharks have been known to swim in packs. The bite marks gave the appearance of of being from sharks in the five to six foot range.
Blue sharks are pelagic and have been known to leap out of the water in pursuit of prey, capable of swimming upwards of sixty miles an hour. The Coast Guard, reporting to this event, has closed the beach to all swimmers, advising that people remain at least five feet from the water and do not bring dogs or other small animals. Smaller naval craft have similarly been advised to avoid the area of the beach until further notice.
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