Third Victim Attacked by Killer Shark

AMITY- A third victim was attacked by a shark during this past Fourth of July holiday. The victim is James Parks, 30, of Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.

Parks was on his boat in a pond connected to the main beach when the shark attacked. Another sailboat full of three young boys, including Chief of Police Martin P. Brody’s son, were also knocked off into the water. The three boys got out safely, but Michael Brody was in shock and taken to the hospital.

The police department has ordered that all beaches remain closed until further notice. Residents are urged to take extreme caution and report any incidents to the police or Coast Guard.