They held a news conference about shark safety — then a shark showed up
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Swimmers at Lido Beach were evacuated Monday evening after lifeguards saw a shark, approximately 7 feet long, swimming 25 feet from shore. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone