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Long Island’s Montauk Point was ground zero for modern-day sharking in the weeks and years after the movie Jaws was released. Outdoor writer Al Ristori’s vintage photos help document the bad old days.
Updated on Feb 1, 2021 9:49 AM EST
Long Island’s Montauk Point was ground zero for modern-day sharking in the weeks and years after the movie Jaws was released. Outdoor writer Al Ristori’s vintage photos help document the bad old days.