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Shark-spotting drones to monitor 70 NSW beaches every day of the year

ABC Australia · Jun 27, 2026, 11:51 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Shark-spotting drones will provide year-round coverage at about 70 beaches across NSW.
  • The NSW government is investing another $34 million in shark-spotting drones as part of a $120 million shark mitigation program.
  • About 70 beaches across the state will have year-round drone surveillance, with all Sydney beaches covered from July 1.

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Shark-spotting drones will provide year-round coverage at about 70 beaches across NSW.

The NSW government is investing another $34 million in shark-spotting drones as part of a $120 million shark mitigation program.

About 70 beaches across the state will have year-round drone surveillance, with all Sydney beaches covered from July 1.

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