Amity - After previous shark scares and threats to close down Village Beach, the beaches are safe again after the shark that killed Alex Kinther was caught and killed.
Fourth of July weekend can continue successfully as the beach has reopened for tourists and Amity vacationers.
Amity Police Chief Martin Brody announced the killing of the shark.
"The fisherman who caught the beast in the waters one mile south-southwest of Amity will receive a $3,000 reward for their heroic and selfless efforts," said Brody.
The name of the fisherman remains anonymous, but experts were brought in to study the monster.
Once the shark was brought to shore, Matt Hooper, a marine biologist from the Woods Hole, MA. of the Oceanographic Institute, inspected the shark.
Hooper identified the shark as a nurse shark, which is one of the most dangerous of all sharks.
Although the beach is safe, Brody is still taking precautions.
"Islanders and guests alike should not be alarmed by the presence of shark spotters from the Coast Guard, the Marine Patrol, the MA state police, the FBI, and other local agencies. They are simply a safety precaution and that we hope we will put our visitors at ease," said Brody.
If anyone should see a shark, although it is unlikely, the sighting should be reported to authorities at 1-800-sharksee.
It's safe to go back to the water, but some kids weren't ready for the excitement to end.
As crowds of people rushed back into the cool waters, a shark fin was spotted, but only to be determined that it was made out of black cardboard.
"It was just a hoax," said one of the patrol officers who caught the two boys playing the prank.
This certainly was another scare for residents, but summer fun is back in action and the waters are truly safe again.
"We believe we can safely say that the danger of further shark attacks has passed," said Brody. "Amity's darkest days are behind us."
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