Researchers catch sharks off NY's Hamptons, attach trackers to toothy predators

Researchers are currently conducting shark tagging operations off the coast of the Hamptons in New York. The team, led by researcher Greg Metzger, is capturing various species, including young sand tiger sharks, to attach tracking devices for scientific study.

The initiative aims to gather data on the local shark population, specifically focusing on the region's status as one of the few confirmed nurseries for great white sharks. By monitoring these predators, researchers hope to gain a deeper understanding of their movements and ecological role in the area.