The Australian government announced an investment of 20 million dollars in drones to monitor sharks on its beaches. According to a specialist cited in the article, these devices represent "the best technology" available to prevent shark attacks.
The government of New South Wales, one of the Australian states, has been using this surveillance technology since July. During this period, more than 750 shark sightings were recorded in the region, which demonstrates the frequency with which these animals approach coastal areas frequented by swimmers.
The authorities carried out 200 interventions during this period, probably to alert swimmers or drive sharks away from the beaches. This investment is part of a broader strategy to increase safety on Australian beaches, a country known for its frequent encounters between humans and sharks.
