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Shark Sightings Trigger Third Day of Drone-Led Closures at Rockaway Beach

Governor Kathy Hochul plans to deploy additional drones and helicopters to bolster public beach safety following three consecutive days of shark sightings.

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Overview

  • Over the past three days, FDNY and NYPD drones confirmed shark presence off Rockaway Beach each afternoon, leading to temporary beach shutdowns.
  • On Saturday around 6 PM, officials spotted a shark about 100 feet from swimmers between Beach 113th and 115th streets.
  • Lifeguards reopened sections of shoreline once drones signaled clear waters after roughly hour-long closures.
  • No injuries have been reported, though a separate non-fatal shark bite occurred at Jones Beach on June 25.
  • Governor Hochul has announced the addition of more drones and helicopters to the coastal monitoring fleet to strengthen swimmer safety.