Beaches of Amity Closed Until Further Notice

The beaches of Amity are closed until further notice after a third person was killed around 1:30 p.m. today.

James Parks, 30, of Oak Bluffs became the third victim of what are now definitely being called shark attacks. His small rowboat was attacked in the pond next to Village Beach. He was knocked into the water and was not seen after that.

The Amity Police Department urges residents and tourists to use extreme caution and report any incidents or sightings to the Coast Guard or police.