Teen surfer bitten by shark off Kismet Beach on Fire Island
Father tells CBS2 his 16-year-old son was bitten on the foot and then kicked his way into shore on his surf board
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Teen surfer recovering from shark bite off Fire Island
It follows a series of shark bites at Long Island beaches. The teen's father spoke with CBS2's John Dias.
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Zachari Gallo, who shared pictures of his injuries, said he he fought the shark after being bitten on the chest and hand. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Long Island lifeguard attacked by shark speaks exclusively to CBS2
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Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
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