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Sharks Near Rockaway This Summer | New York City News
Shark sightings in Rockaway Beach are hitting record levels this summer, with swimming shut down 23 times — the most since drone patrols began in 2022. A heatwave around the Fourth of July triggered a spike: 16 sharks spotted in just five days, forcing lifeguards to clear the water and leaving swimmers stranded on scorching sand. The city’s ramping up drone use — now operated by multiple agencies — to spot sharks and even drop flotation devices in emergencies. Scientists blame warming waters for drawing sharks closer to shore, though they expect the animals to disperse as conditions shift. In…
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