The Secret Lives of Sharks in the Hamptons' Backyard The Hamptons, an exclusive stretch of coastline on New York's Long Island, is known for its luxury, privilege, and celebrity sightings.
But just offshore, a thriving great white shark nursery has been revealed through recent tagging efforts, challenging our perceptions of these iconic predators.
Researchers like Greg Metzger have been tracking the sharks for years, pointing out that improved technology – drones and cell phones – rather than an actual increase in shark populations, is responsible for the "surge" of sharks.