New South Wales expands shark-spotting drone program
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Chris Minns (NSW Premier), Surf Life Saving NSW
New South Wales, Australia
June 28, 2026
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The NSW government is investing $34m to expand shark-spotting drone monitoring to 70 beaches. The program aims to restore confidence among beachgoers following recent shark sightings and attacks. The initiative includes trials of AI-based shark detection systems.
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