Reports of an increase in shark sightings on New York's Rockaway Beach on Monday circulated, but the park's Staff have not closed for swimming since July.
According to New 12 New Jersey, the New York Park Service said it would continue to monitor the waters.
The Parks Service told Fox News Digital that the shark was spotted before the beach started swimming at 8:45 a.m. ET, with a second flyover about two hours later. NYPD Aviation reported there were no sightings, he said.
"While we do not want to close our beaches, the safety of our swimmers is our number one priority," said an emailed statement. “Thankfully we were able to open Rockaway Beach to swimming just after 10am on Monday.”
The size of sharks, proximity to shore, and the number of people swimming in the water all influence the decision to close a beach locally or completely.”
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Several people were bitten by sharks on Long Island beaches this summer.
Shark Attacks Of none fatal.
The ocean is the result of long-term conservation efforts and a healthy environment. It's a sign of," the Parks Service tweeted in his July. "Sharks are generally indifferent to humans and shark attacks remain very rare."
This will strengthen patrols and monitoring of shark activity along the coast..
"When New Yorkers and tourists alike head to the beautiful Long Island beaches to enjoy the summer, our Their safety is our number one priority," Ho-chul said. “We are expanding shark patrols and taking action to protect beachgoers from potentially dangerous situations. We encourage you to take precautions to ensure responsible beach travel.”
According to the Florida Museum of Natural History and the University of Florida According to the Florida International Shark Attack File (ISAF), only 12 gratuitous bites have been documented in New York history prior to this year. none were fatal.
There is a gray shark farm off the coast of Fire Island, New York.
Conservation efforts have restored shark populations and increased seal populations in New England waters.
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's Sharktivity app reports four confirmed great white shark sightings and his sightings in Cape Cod waters over the past two days. Reported 4 detections.
Scientists also cite rising sea temperatures and a resurgence of bunkerfish as contributing to increased sightings.
The risk of shark attacks remains very low.
