Sydney’s shark crisis sparks drone safety push | 7NEWS

7 months ago The News Room

Sydney faces an unprecedented shark emergency following four attacks in 48 hours, with bull sharks remaining close to shore heading into the long weekend. Marine life ranger Sharky Baxter advocates for automated drone-in-a-box technology costing $20,000-$30,000 that could patrol beaches from 6am to 6pm without human operators. A 200-kilogram male bull shark was caught off Camp Cove Beach in Sydney Harbour, highlighting the proximity of these predators to popular swimming areas.

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