New York steps up patrols off local beaches after slew of shark attacks

Drones and personal watercraft among measures to protect beachgoers but expert calls for perspective over shark attack data

New York lifeguards are being trained to use drones and personal watercraft after recent shark bites off local beaches - but one shark expert believes such solutions lack specialist input.

Officials in New York's Long Island say they are upgrading training after five people were reportedly bitten by sharks since Monday, including two minors.