Shark killed off the coast of Amity. Beaches reopen to cautious tourists

AMITY - Tourists can rest easy as a large shark is brought ashore as beaches reopen just before the kickoff of the 4th of July festivities.

Police Chief Martin Brody held a press conference this morning to announce that the shark responsible for two deaths in the area had been killed one mile off the coast of Amity. It was over 16 ft. long.

Matt Hooper, a marine biologist claims that the shark was a Nurse shark, once of the most deadly and dangerous of all the sharks.

"I'm not worried about more sharks in the area." Brody said during the conference. "Out concern is about people feeling safe enough to go back into the water." Brody also noted that the ferries leading to the island have been full, and the hotels are still booked for the holiday.

The fishermen responsible for catching the shark has asked to remain anonymous but will receive the $3,000 reward.

On the beaches, cautious tourists stepped back into the water, and before long all had been forgotten. The sound of the beach was alive with the happy cries of children while sunbathers lazed in the sun. However, an emergency was called when a shark fin was spotted weaving between swimmers. The scene turned to one of panic as everyone rushed to the safety of land. Eventually, the fin was discovered to be a prank by two young boys, promoting the emergency to be nothing more than a false alarm.

To ensure safety over the holiday weekend, Brody has announced that tourists and islanders should not be worried by the continued presence of shark spotters. He claims they are simply there to put visitors at ease.

While there may be more false alarms, safety takes precedence over leisure.

An emergency hotline has been setup to monitor any suspicious activity in the waters, if any sharks are spotted, please dial 1-800-sharksee to report to the authorities.

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