But in 2023, a swimmer at Rockaway was bitten by a shark and badly injured. New York City officials responded by expanding ...

Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time swimmers were ordered out of the ocean.

Multiple shark sightings at New York beaches during the Fourth of July weekend led to temporary swimming bans.

The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act, which makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins (except dogfish fins) in the ...

It’s “Shark Weekend” in New York City. Another shark was spotted swimming precariously close to swimmers at Rockaway Beach ...

2. Keep Eye Contact and Don’t Splash: If you see a shark nearby, experts suggest turning to face it. Try to maintain eye ...

There are a surprising number of shark species that live in New York waters... here's which ones are protected ...