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New York to Deploy Shark-Monitoring Drones to Beaches Following Reported Attacks
- Officials closed Rockaway Beach on July 4, 2025, after multiple shark sightings near Beach 32nd, Beach 144th, and Beach 30th Streets in Queens.
- The closures and increased safety measures follow several shark sightings along Cape Cod and Long Island since late June, including unconfirmed sightings near Nantucket and multiple seal carcasses found with bite wounds.
- New York State officials announced on July 2 and 3 an expansion of drone surveillance by adding six drones to the existing fleet, bringing the total to 28, and increasing certified operators from 40 to 48.
- The large enterprise drone used by Park Police features advanced sensors such as a thermal camera and laser rangefinder, along with top-quality imaging equipment, allowing it to conduct surveillance at night and in challenging weather. Additionally, it is capable of deploying flotation devices during emergencies.
- Officials will suspend swimming when sharks are spotted until at least one hour after the last sighting, with lifeguards, park police, and agencies verifying reports to protect beachgoers during the high season.
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NYC temporarily shuts down Queens beaches after sharks swim dangerously close to Fourth of July crowd
Sharks spotted near beachgoers in NYC waters on Fourth of July prompted temporary beach closures in Queens, with officials using drones to monitor shark activity.
After a shark attack on a bather, state and local authorities in New York will reinforce sighting operations for the holiday weekend
Beachgoers can track if sharks are lurking nearby ahead of holiday weekend
VACATIONERS have been warned to double-check the coasts with a newly released app before taking a dip in shark-infested waters this holiday weekend. As sightings increase in the warmer months, researchers have unveiled a high-tech tool that they hope will keep swimmers safe. GettySwimmers can keep an eye on shark activity with a new tool[/caption] GettyThe Sharktivity app tracks sightings off the coasts in Massachusetts[/caption] GettySightings …
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