WANTAGH, N.Y. (AP) — Off the coast of Long Island, drones sweep over the ocean, patrolling the water for any danger that might lurk below the surface as beachgoers grow more vigilant because of a recent spate of shark encounters. “We are now more vigilant than ever,” said George Gorman, the state’s park director in Long Island. We have lifeguards on WaveRunners that watch over the waters.”Just a few years ago, encounters with sharks were rare. “With New Yorkers and visitors alike preparing to enjoy our beautiful Long Island beaches all summer long, their safety is our top priority,” Hochul said in May. Sand sharks are unlikely to attack humans unless provoked, according to shark biologists.

Source: CNN July 07, 2023 13:42 UTC