NSW deploys record 73 drones to monitor 97 beaches for sharks this summer
NSW is putting 73 drones across 97 beaches from Tuesday as part of a $120 million shark management program ahead of summer.
Why it mattersSwimmers and surfers get real-time alerts about shark movements, while research is changing how officials understand shark behaviour and risk.
AustraliaNSW beachgoers will see drones overhead all summer, helping detect sharks early; the program costs $120 million and is one of the world's largest shark surveillance efforts.
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