NSW Turns to Drones as Alternative to Shark Culling After Beach Attack

Following a shark attack on swimmer Leah Stewart at Coogee Beach, NSW regulators are reviewing restrictions on drone surveillance over coastal areas. Drones deployed after the incident detected sharks in real time, enabling rapid beach closures. Western Australia's culling trial proved ineffective and caused ecological damage. Drones offer a way to protect swimmers without the legal and environmental costs of culling.