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Sydney beaches use drones to deter sharks

Published Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Updated September 1

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  • Under a $34m initiative by the state government which rolled out on 1 July, 38 of Sydney’s ocean beaches, including Coogee, now receive dawn-to-dusk drone monitoring year round.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the effectiveness of drones as the best available technology for shark mitigation while also highlighting the need for public education and acknowledging that drones are not a perfect solution.

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