Long Beach Township police and the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad believe a needlefish, not a shark, is responsible for ...

An adult male swimmer was injured in the water at Barnegat Light. Witnesses described a puncture hole in the calf.

A rare ocean creature may be behind a swimmer's painful encounter at the Jersey Shore, officials said.A swimmer suffered a ...

They are commonly found in coastal waters, bays and estuaries. While needlefish are not aggressive, they often jump out of ...

Gov. Phil Murphy and Democratic leaders reach a budget deal that includes multiple tax hikes. Eric Scott breaks down how much more you will pay.

The injury, a puncture wound, is suspected to be caused by a needlefish or houndfish. BARNEGAT LIGHT ‑ An adult male swimmer was taken to the hospital Saturday morning for a leg injury that ...

Muhammad Idul, from the Wakinamboro province in South East Sulawesi, was out fishing on Saturday night when a needlefish leapt out of the water and speared him through the neck. Needlefish have ...