Rockaway Beach, a popular beach neighborhood in New York City, was closed for visitors on Thursday afternoon. NYC Parks issued an alert for Rockaway Beach at 1pm EDT, saying that the beach will be “intermittently closed” this afternoon due to “multiple shark sightings”.
“Due to multiple shark sightings, expect intermittent beach closures at Rockaway Beach in Queens,” an update from New York City Emergency Management said. “Follow the guidance of lifeguards and on-site staff.”
The New York Post reported that a 9-foot-long shark was spotted near Point Lookout beach in Long Island, sparking a red alert for swimmers.
According to ABC News, beach officials in the East Coast are monitoring shark activity near the beaches on Thursday afternoon. As of now, an all-clear has not been given.
This story is being updated.
