Beach safety: can drones provide a platform for sighting sharks?

Overview of attention for article published in Wildlife Research, December 2019

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Shark‑spotting drones offer reassurance – not full protection

Australian Geographic, 02 Jul 2026

By Samuel Cornell, The University of Queensland and Rob Brander, UNSW Sydney • 2 July 2026 While shark-spotter drones are a…

Shark‑spotting drones are about reassurance—not full protection

Phys.org, 30 Jun 2026

Sharks are front of mind for many Sydneysiders and coastal New South Wales residents.

Shark-spotting drones are about reassurance - not full protection

National tribune, 30 Jun 2026

Sharks are front of mind for many Sydneysiders and coastal New South Wales residents.

Drones Offer Reassurance, Not Full Shark Protection

Mirage News, 30 Jun 2026

Sharks are front of mind for many Sydneysiders and coastal New South Wales residents.

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