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New York state is deploying 46 drones to scan Long Island beaches for sharks this Fourth of July weekend

New York State is deploying 46 drones and certifying 67 operators to monitor Long Island beaches for sharks ahead of the Fourth of July, following updated DEC safety guidelines and rare 2025 bite reports.

By Bushwick Daily News Desk

June 30, 2026 · 2 min read

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New York state is deploying 46 drones to scan Long Island beaches for sharks this Fourth of July weekend

New York State is deploying 46 drones and certifying 67 operators to monitor Long Island beaches for sharks ahead of the Fourth of July, following updated DEC safety guidelines and rare 2025 bite reports.

· 2 min read
New York state is deploying 46 drones to scan Long Island beaches for sharks this Fourth of July weekend

New York State has significantly expanded its shark surveillance program heading into Fourth of July weekend, certifying drone operators and deploying aircraft to scan Long Island beaches for sharks and bait fish, according to ForumDaily, which cited reporting from DailyMail.

As of late June, 47 certified drone operators were working across Long Island state parks, including lifeguards, police officers, and park staff. Twenty more are expected to complete certification by…

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