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Local fisherman says he caught 5 sharks over the weekend near Jones Beach State Park

Long Island fisherman catches, release 5 sharks in one weekend
Long Island fisherman catches, release 5 sharks in one weekend 00:21

NEW YORK -- It was an impressive haul this weekend for a fisherman looking for sharks.

Joseph Maiolo said he reeled in not one but five sharks just east of Jones Beach State Park.

The smallest was reportedly 2-to-3 feet long, while the biggest one was said to be 5-to-6 feet long.

Maiolo said he snapped some photos, and then released the sharks back into the water.

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