U.S. Beaches Announce 3 Changes to Combat Shark Attacks

The Fourth of July holiday is the unofficial start of the peak summer season for many, and they're planning to celebrate with a trip to the beach. There are many enjoyable ways to beat the heat during the summer months, and a swim is among the best.

Millions of Americans will visit beaches around the country over the next several weeks, and measures are being taken to keep them safe after reported shark attacks.

A woman was bitten by a shark in waist-level water while swimming at Jones Beach in New York's Nassau County.