Rockaway Beach temporarily closed for swimming Saturday due to shark sightings in the area, according to New York City's Parks Department.
ROCKAWAY BEACH, Queens -- Rockaway Beach temporarily closed for swimming Saturday due to shark sightings in the area.
Rockaway Beach is temporarily closed for swimming due to shark sightings in the area. Beach goers are not allowed in the water at this time, but the boardwalk and concessions remain open. We will reopen the beach when it is safe to do so.This came as the heat wave is keeping beaches packed, and with authorities continuing to monitor shark activity with lifeguards, boats, helicopters and drones.
His doctor told him that based off of his bite marks, he could tell the size of the shark's jaw, which led to the estimate that the shark was about 6 feet long.Experts say the warmer and cleaner waters mean sharks are getting closer to shore.Governor Kathy Hochul says New York State beaches have increased staffing.
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