Drones will spot sharks in NSW

The government of New South Wales has announced an ambitious $16 million shark surveillance plan to increase beach and surf safety.

The primary goal is to protect beachgoers and surfers. NSW's shark strategy plan includes aerial helicopter surveillance, as well as 20 high-tech listening stations positioned at known shark attack locations.

The Australian authorities will also install six barrier net trials and five clever buoy, in-water sonar technology trials, expand the shark tagging program, and publicize the SharkSmart mobile app.