Hempstead starts 'Shark Patrols' after recent sightings on Long Island Gotham Rex 5 years ago Swimming was being allowed at beaches on Long Island Thursday, but now with the addition of a “Shark Patrol” in one town. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more… Share: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Another shark sighting halts swimming at Hempstead beaches on Long IslandDateAugust 1, 2020In relation toHempstead,Nassau County,beaches,abc7ny instagram,sharks,lifeguardMore shark sightings off Long Island beaches halt swimming, prompt new safety measuresDateJuly 28, 2020In relation toHempstead,Nassau County,beaches,sharks,lifeguardRecent shark sighting leads Long Island town to launch new shoreline patrolDateJune 3, 2022In relation toHempstead,Nassau County,Point Lookout,safety,sharks,lifeguard