Video of what (sort of) looks like the fin of a shark swimming in one of Central Park's lakes was taken on April 15th, 2021.
A NYC Parks spokesperson, (which manages all animal activity in the park) states that it’s not a shark: “While we cannot confirm the exact species, our best guess is that this is a large carp.”
For anyone hoping to spot sharks in the city, these apex predators are out there swimming in the lower harbor and the appropriate sounding New York Bight. Some shark experts believe this area is an ideal nursing ground for sharks and their newborns. So they are definitely out there. All the seals in New York City certainly draw them in too!
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