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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bobby Caina Calvan

Drones sweep for sharks along New York's coast during rise in encounters with beachgoers

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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.

Over two days this week, five people reported being bitten by sharks at some of New York's most popular beaches, leading to heightened surveillance of the area's waters.

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