Australia to use drones to track sharks from the air

Like Jaws all over again: Australia is resorting to monitoring its beaches via drones to keep surfers and swimmers safe from sharks.

SYDNEY: Testing of aerial drones to track the movements of sharks in Australian waters began Nov 25 as the government admitted there was “no easy way” to protect swimmers from the predators. 

The trials began at Coffs Harbour, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales state which has endured 13 attacks by the creatures this year, including one lethal mauling.