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New York to Deploy Shark-Monitoring Drones to Beaches Following Reported Attacks

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, JUL 2 – New York has increased drone patrols from 22 to 28 and added eight drone pilots to monitor sharks after five bite incidents during the Independence Day weekend, officials said.

  • On July 4, 2025, two sharks near Beach 32nd Street and one marine animal at Beach 144th Street in Rockaway Beach led to the temporary closure of Beach 30th Street for an hour.
  • This event followed multiple shark sightings over the prior week along Cape Cod, including four white sharks spotted since June 27 and evidence from bitten seal carcasses.
  • State officials enhanced safety protocols by expanding their drone fleet to 28 units, including a large advanced drone operated by Park Police that features night vision capabilities, precise distance measurement tools, superior camera systems, and the ability to deploy flotation devices during emergencies.
  • Deputy Mayor Kaz Daughtry noted that sightings occurred very near to beach visitors and expressed gratitude to lifeguards, NYC Emergency Management staff, and the use of drone technology for their efforts in maintaining safety throughout the holiday.
  • Officials will halt swimming for a minimum of sixty minutes following the most recent verified shark sighting and will continue patrol efforts through coordinated work with State Parks, DEC, and the Long Island Coastal Awareness Group.
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After a shark attack on a bather, state and local authorities in New York will reinforce sighting operations for the holiday weekend

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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
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