New York uses drones to monitor shark activity amid rise in encounters

George Gorman, Long Island regional director for the NY State office of Parks and Recreation, explains how drones are being used to track sharks and ensure swimmers' safety. Authorities are using drones to monitor Long Island waters following a flurry of recent incidents with sharks off New York shores. Earlier this week, five people reported being bitten by sharks at popular beaches. In response to encounters there and in other police jurisdictions, the Suffolk County Police Department said it would increase its shark patrols, using drones for an aerial view. "While residents are encouraged to enjoy the summer at the beach, swimmers should remain vigilant when in the water. If you see a shark, or a pod of bunker fish that attract the predators, calmly exit the water and alert the lifeguard on duty or a local official," the department said on Facebook.