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4th day of shark sightings closes NYC beaches over busy holiday weekend
The popular Rockaway Beach in Queens was briefly shuttered for a period of time on Friday and Saturday due to shark sightings ...
Fins up: Are shark attacks increasing? Here's what recent data shows.
How often do shark attacks occur in the US? Here is a look at the data and how it stacks up against previous years.
Rockaway Beach shark sightings keep swimmers out of water on 4th of July weekend
Within the past several days over the 4th of July weekend, numerous shark sightings along New York beaches have kept swimmers ...
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Drones are spotting more sharks at NYC beaches. But are the sharks new in town?
But in 2023, a swimmer at Rockaway was bitten by a shark and badly injured. New York City officials responded by expanding ...
As Drones Spot Sharks, New York Beaches Are Shut Down
Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time ...
NYC temporarily shuts down Queens beaches after sharks swim dangerously close to Fourth of July crowd
Multiple shark sightings in Far Rockaway on July 4th led to temporary beach closures as NYC officials deployed drones and ...
Shark sightings force some New York beaches to close on busy July 4 weekend
Shark sightings force some New York beaches to close on busy July 4 weekend - Rockaway Beach in Queens was closed after shark ...
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These New York Sharks Are the Second-Biggest in the World
Growing up to 40 feet long, the largest shark found in New York waters is also the second-largest on the planet ...