As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and families are planning beach time, some people on Long Island have lingering fears of the ocean.

Shark patrols will be scanning local beaches on Long Island after a shark bite incident sparked fear in beachgoers. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman made a public appearance in the waters at Nickerson Beach to prove to locals that the waters are safe.

A 20-year-old woman suffered minor injuries when she was apparently bitten by a stand tiger shark while standing in waist-deep water, according to officials.