SHIRLEY, N.Y. — A lifeguard is recovering at dwelling following a shark assault within the waters off Suffolk County on Sunday.

It occurred at Smith Point Beach, the place CBS2’s Thalia Perez says officers have quickly shut the seashore down.

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It was a typical stunning morning on the seashore. Zachari Gallo says at round 10:15 a.m. he was taking part in a coaching train with fellow lifeguards and was attacked by a shark.

“I felt sharp, sharp pain and I knew it was some kind of … once I felt the rubbery texture, I knew it was some kind of shark,” Gallo mentioned.

Gallo shared pictures with CBS2 and mentioned he was bit on the hand and chest. Even with these accidents, he mentioned he wrestled with the shark.

“I hit the shark three times. I went boom, boom, boom. I guess in the third one it spun back and it’s tail hit me in the chest,” Gallo mentioned.

Gallo mentioned he was handled and launched from Southside Hospital, receiving stitches in his chest. Immediately following the assault, the seashore was shut all the way down to swimmers, however regardless of the warnings some nonetheless swam at their very own danger.

“It makes me a little nervous when they’re all the way in the water,” Lake Ronkonkoma resident Julian Alfonso mentioned of his youngsters. “I mean, if they’re right there but if they’re all the way in, that’s a little nerve wracking.”

Meanwhile, Gallo mentioned he is grateful to be dwelling recovering along with his spouse and 4-month-old, who occurred to be dressed Sunday in a Baby Shark outfit. He supplied everybody some strong recommendation.

“The most important thing is to respect the ocean, respect that there are creatures out there, and always swim by a lifeguard because you know they will be there to help if there’s a situation,” Gallo mentioned.

He mentioned he plans to return to work as quickly as he can, whereas officers mentioned they’ll proceed to observe for any shark sightings.

Both Smith Point and Cupsogue seashores are anticipated to re-open to swimmers on Monday.