The entire southern area of Dead Horse Bay, including Glass Bottle Beach, is closed to the public. Crews are working in these areas using heavy brush clearing equipment and performing radiation surveys. Dead Horse Bay is located in Brooklyn, NYC.
Spring Creek is closed to the public at this time. The NPS is conducting field investigations as part of a Remedial Investigation at the site. Spring Creek is located in Queens, NYC. More
Due to extremely hazardous conditions Gateway National Recreation Area has restricted access to sections of Jacob Riis Park. Erosion has created unsafe conditions from Bays 1-5, and portions of the eastern beach are closed. More
The number of shark sightings at New York and New Jersey beaches have increased over recent years. This is a sign of a healthy ocean, since there are more smaller fish for these bigger fish to feed on.
It also means that swimmers need to take precautions while enjoying Gateway's lifeguarde beaches.
Only swim at lifeguarded beaches (Great Kills Park in Staten Island; Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and Beaches C, D, and G at Sandy Hook) while lifeguards are on duty.
Don't swim too far from the shore.
Don't go into the water if bleeding from a wound. Sharks have an acute sense of smell.
Leave shiny objects at home. The reflected light resembles fish scales.
Avoid areas where schools of fish are visible.
If a shark is spotted, lifeguards will determine the size of the shark and assess the shark's behavior. These two things will help determine if a closure is necessary.
If a closure is initiated, the closure will last for one hour after the last sighting of the shark.
