‘Loitering in the shallows’: Winter shark surveillance led to hundreds of beach evacuations
- Posted on September 27, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
New drone surveillance data from New South Wales reveals significant shark activity during winter months. Between July and August, authorities detected over 1200 shark sightings through advanced aerial monitoring technology. These detections triggered 360 rapid response actions, including emergency beach closures, alarm systems, and jet ski interventions to protect beachgoers. The expanded surveillance program demonstrates how technology enhances coastal safety management.
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‘Loitering in the shallows’: Winter shark surveillance led to hundreds of beach evacuations
Data released by the NSW government on Sunday showed expanded drone surveillance resulted in more than 1200 shark detections in July and August, leading to 360 interventions including alarms, jet ski deployments and beach evacuations.
