Australia To Deploy “Shark Drones”

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Shark attacks have been on the rise in many parts of Australia. mingis/Shutterstock

After a spate of shark attacks off the coast of New South Wales this year, the authorities are turning to technology to try and help protect beachgoers. So far, there have been 13 shark attacks this year alone, one of which was fatal, and up from just three the year before. The situation has sparked great debate on how best to deter the animals from coming too close to the coast and save people’s lives. This week saw the beginning of tests using aerial drones to scout and track sharks.