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Several sharks were spotted in New York City waters on the Fourth of July, prompting the city to close a temporary a stretch of beach in Queens.
Video shared on social media shows a sharks swimming close to beachgoers in Far Rockaway, Queens.
The beasts were spotted at around 11:30 a.m. near Beach 32nd Street. Another sighting was reported at Beach 144th Street and a third at Beach 30th Street, Kaz Daughtry, the city’s deputy mayor for public safety, wrote on X.
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A shark was spotted off the waters of New York City (X / @calfarrell)
“These sightings were very close to beachgoers. But thanks to drone tech, lifeguards, and the dedicated professionals at @nycemergencymgt, we’re keeping everyone safe as they enjoy the holiday,”Daughtry said. “B30 was closed for an