Six Illawarra beaches get daily drone shark patrols from September 1
Six Illawarra beaches will get daily drone patrols from September 1, running 6.15am to 5pm. Three others get weekend patrols, daily during school holidays and December to April. Shark nets go in at 51 beaches between Wollongong and Newcastle, added to 305 existing SMART drumlines.
Why it mattersNSW is combining drone patrols, shark nets and SMART drumlines to improve beach safety. The government also urges swimmers to check the free SharkSmart app for real-time sightings and alerts.
AustraliaIllawarra swimmers and surfers will have constant drone surveillance on their beaches through summer, and shark net protection expands to 51 NSW locations.
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