WATCH: Shark Sightings Close East Coast Beaches The recent surge in shark sightings along the East Coast has cast a shadow over what was shaping up to be a promising beach season in New York and New Jersey.
The sudden uptick in encounters between humans and sharks has left locals and tourists scrambling for explanations, sparking renewed debate about the role of human activity in attracting these marine predators.
Shark attacks are rare, but the sheer number of sightings in recent weeks is cause for concern.