Several sharks spotted ‘very close to beachgoers’ in the Rockaways



Several sharks were spotted prowling the waters at Rockaway Beach, prompting a stretch of popular summer destination to close on July 4th.

Chilling video shared on social media shows one of the sharks swimming “very close to beachgoers,” in the shallow waters off the Rockaways, officials said.

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Two sharks were seen near Beach 32nd Street at about 11:30 a.m., another sighting was reported at Beach 144th Street and third at Beach 30th Street, according to Kaz Daughtry, the Deputy Mayor of New York City for Public Safety.

One of the sharks sighted near Rockaway beach. Kaz Daughtry/X
Another shark seen in the waters near the beach. Kaz Daughtry/X
Signage on the boardwalk on Rockaway Beach. Helayne Seidman

The Beach 30th Street entrance was closed for an hour due to the sightings, Daughtry said.

“Thanks to drone tech, lifeguards, and the dedicated professionals at @nycemergencymgt, we’re keeping everyone safe as they enjoy the holiday,” Daughtry wrote on X


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