Drone technology seemed to contribute to an unusual number of shark sightings along Rockaway Beach in recent days. Each time swimmers were ordered out of the ocean.

The sightings took place along the shores of Rockaway Beach, with the sharks venturing too close for the comfort of swimmers. Officials with NYC Emergency Management, in coordination with lifeguards on the ground, were able to monitor the sharks’ using drones before lifting an hour-long closure at Beach 30 th Street.