"Rockaway Beach Shark Attack Leaves Victim Permanently Disabled and Facing Long Recovery"

Tatyana Koltunyuk, a 65-year-old Ukrainian woman, has been left permanently disabled after being attacked by a shark while swimming off Rockaway Beach. She lost a significant amount of flesh from her left leg and has undergone multiple surgeries. Koltunyuk now requires ongoing medical care, physical therapy, and psychological support. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise funds for her treatment. This incident marks the first shark attack at Rockaway Beach since 1953, and it highlights the increasing number of shark sightings and encounters along the Long Island coast.