In the last three weeks, six shark attacks have occurred off Long Island, resulting in heightened media attention and unease among community beachgoers.
Shark-related fatalities are incredibly rare, with one in 4.3 million people dying from such causes, contrasting sharply with much higher mortality rates from motor vehicle accidents.
The increase in shark sightings may be attributed to a combination of conservation efforts and climate change, which has led to warmer waters attracting more sharks.
New York's waters host various shark species ranging from the small dogfish to the sizable basking shark, illustrating the diverse marine life that inhabits the area.
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