Australian authorities are considering reviewing restrictions on drone use over some New South Wales beaches after a shark attack that seriously injured a 35-year-old woman at Coogee Beach. The incident, which occurred Saturday morning, has reignited the debate on how to increase surveillance of coastal areas frequented by swimmers.
According to emergency services, the victim was bitten by a large shark while approximately 30 meters from the shore. Suffering from serious injuries to her left leg and arms, she was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital, where her condition remained critical but stable on Sunday.
Following the attack, authorities ordered the closure of Coogee Beach and other beaches in the municipality of Randwick for 24 hours. Drones were deployed as an emergency measure to search for the possible presence of sharks in the area.
The Australian aviation regulator must now consider adapting the rules governing the use of drones. The aim is to allow rescuers to more effectively monitor coastal areas where shark activity is considered a concern.
New South Wales Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty indicated that authorities were taking the situation very seriously. She emphasized that the Sydney region had experienced a particularly difficult period marked by several shark sightings and attacks during the season.
This latest attack has reignited concerns about the safety of swimmers on Australian beaches. Authorities hope that the increased use of surveillance drones will allow for faster detection of sharks and reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.
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