New Jersey: Teen Bitten By Shark At Jersey Shore

A 15-year-old girl was bitten by a shark while surfing Sunday afternoon (May 21), according to officials, per NJ.com. The incident occurred in the ocean off Stone Harbor around 3 pm off the 109th Street Beach, Stone Harbor officials said. The Pennsylvania teen, named Maggie Drozdowski, suffered cuts on her left foot and calf. She was treated by emergency workers on the beach, and then was brought to an area hospital where she received six stitches.

"After careful examination, it has been ascertained by the New Jersey State Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office that the injuries sustained by the surfer are consistent with those typically associated with a shark of unknown size and type," the borough said in a statement per NJ.com.

Drozdowski spoke to CBS News about the "scary" incident.

"I was in shock and I didn't even realize what was going on until I was out of the water. But it scared me. I screamed under the water. It was scary," Drozdowski said.

Drozdowski says that after a big wave she lost her board and that's when a shark grabbed her foot. The shark's pull dragged the teen underwater where she said she fought for her life.

"I really shook it off as much as I could. It was hard though it was heavy. But I shook my foot as hard as I could to get it off," Drozdowski said.

Drozdowski said she had to paddle all the way back to the shore after the attack.

"It was hard and I didn't catch one wave on my way out either. It took me three or four minutes to fully get out of the water, and then I had to limp with the board in my hand," Drozdowski said.

Officials made a note to remind beachgoers of water activities, although the risk of a shark attack is low.

"This incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with water activities in areas where marine life thrives," Stone Harbor officials said in a statement. "According to the International Shark Attack File Beach Injuries and Fatalities Report, the odds of a shark attack in the United States are 1 in 11.5 million. However low the risk, the borough encourages all visitors to remain vigilant."

Summer is right around the corner, so you should start preparing before your trip down to the Jersey Shore. Jersey Shore passes fluctuate each year, so check out how much your favorite beach will charge you before you pack your car. Take a look at the price points for some of the popular Jersey Shore beaches below:

https://www.cityofasburypark.com/185/Asbury-Park-Beaches

- $6 daily weekday, $9 weekends and holidays
- $70 seasonal
- $20 for seniors age 62+, youth adults 13-17
- FREE: Children 12 and younger, Active military members and their families, and Veterans

https://www.atlanticcitybeachpatrol.org

- Free admission for all

https://belmar.com/content.php

- $10 daily
- $70 seasonal
- $30 seasonal for seniors age 65+
- FREE: Children 13 and younger, Active military members and their families, and Disabled veterans and Gold Star Family members

https://www.capemaycity.com/departments/beachtag

- $8 daily
- $15 for 3-day pass
- $20 weekly
- $30 seasonal
- FREE: Children 11 and younger, Veterans, Active service members and their immediate families

https://www.capemaypoint.org/departments/beach-tag-program.html

- $10 daily
- $25 weekly
- $45 seasonal ($36 if bought before May 31)
- FREE: Children 11 and younger, Veterans/active service members and their immediate families

https://jenkinsons.com/beach/pricing/

- $13 daily/$14 weekends and holidays
- $95 half-seasonal
- $130 seasonal
- $4 daily for children ages 5-11/$5 weekends and holidays
- $35 half-seasonal for children ages 5-11
- $55 seasonal for children ages 5-11
- $95 seasonal for seniors 65+
- FREE: Children 4 and younger

https://lbtbp.com/beach-badges/

- $10 daily
- $20 weekly
- $50 seasonal ($40 if bought before June 15)
- Badges are not required for children 11 years of age and under.
- $5 seasonal for seniors age 65+
- FREE: Veterans,Active military members and their families

https://www.longbranch.org/departments/Beach

- $6 daily, $9 weekend and holidays
- $3 daily for ages 14-17
- $70 seasonal
- $30 seasonal for ages 14-17
- FREE: Seniors 62+, Children 13 and younger, People with disabilities

https://www.monmouthbeach.org/purchase-daily-beach-badges-seasonal-parking/

- $100 seasonal
- $12 daily
- FREE: Children 11 and younger

http://northwildwood.com

FREE

https://store.ocnj.us

- $10 daily
- $20 weekly
- $35 seasonal ($30 if purchased before June 1)
- FREE: Children 11 and younger, Veterans, Active military members, and their immediate families (children up to 23)

https://visitsicnj.com/beach-tags

- $5 daily
- $10 weekly
- $25 seasonal
- FREE: Admission for ALL on Wednesdays, Veterans, Active military members and their families are free

https://www.seaside-heightsnj.org/247/Beach-Fees-Rules

- $10 daily
- $35 weekly
- $60 seasonal
- $15 seasonal for seniors age 65+
- FREE: Children 11 and younger, Veterans/active military members and their immediate families

https://www.seasideparknj.org/offices-departments/beach-control/

- $13 daily
- $40 weekly (to be sold staring June 25)
- $70 seasonal ($65 through June 14)
- $20 seasonal for seniors age 65+
- FREE: Children 11 and younger, Veterans, Active military members, and their immediate families

https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/fees.htm

- Free admission
- $20 daily parking/$50 oversized vehicles
- $100 seasonal parking/$200 oversized vehicles

https://wildwoodsnj.com

- Free admission

https://wildwoodcrest.org

- Free Admission