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NSW to expand drone patrols for shark spotting

Published Sunday, June 28, 2026 · Updated June 28

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The New South Wales government has announced a $34 million initiative to expand shark spotting drone patrols. This program will implement dawn-to-dusk drone surveillance at 70 beaches as part of a new shark management strategy. The announcement is accompanied by expert opinions highlighting the limitations of drones and the ineffectiveness of shark culls, particularly for protected species.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The New South Wales government announced a $34 million initiative to implement dawn-to-dusk drone patrols at 70 beaches.
  • The program is part of a new shark management program.
  • Expert opinions suggest limitations of drones and the ineffectiveness of shark culls, especially for protected species.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Government Program & Expert Critique
  • The Guardian

    The article details the government's new shark management program, balancing the official announcement with expert opinions on the limitations of drones and the ineffectiveness of shark culls, particularly for protected species.

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