Long Island officials are escalating safety measures for beachgoers following last week’s suspected shark bite at Jones Beach State Park.

Shark activity along New York's coastline has increased due to warmer, cleaner waters. To enhance beach safety, officials are turning to drones.

Growing up to 40 feet long, the largest shark found in New York waters is also the second-largest on the planet ...

Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time ...

Multiple shark sightings in Far Rockaway on July 4th led to temporary beach closures as NYC officials deployed drones and ...

CBS News New York The most recent statistics from 2024 show attacks are rare. There were just 28 unprovoked shark bites and one fatality in the entire United States last year.

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and families are planning beach time, some people on Long Island have lingering fears of the ocean.

Long Island state parks getting more resources to monitor for sharks 00:50. NEW YORK - After the first shark sighting of the season Thursday in Rockaway Beach, officials are offering guidance on ...

It’s “Shark Weekend” in New York City. Another shark was spotted swimming precariously close to swimmers at Rockaway Beach Saturday — just 100 feet away — prompting the closure of the popular watering ...

Dozens of new shark-monitoring drones will be sent to New York beach towns amid an uptick in incidents, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. The program will provide up to $1 million to buy about ...

Shark attacks closed Fire Island beaches Wednesday, alarming swimmers across Long Island and raising questions about the safety of New York beaches. The shark attacks targetted two children, a 12 ...

A second shark attack was reported late Wednesday off the coast of Long Island, New York. A morning attack had forced officials to temporarily close another beach.