Drones to monitor shark activity off Western Australia coastline

Three-month surveillance trial will stream live pictures to surf lifesavers at metropolitan and regional beachesA three-month trial of drone surveillance will be used at West Australian beaches to monitor shark activity and potentially spot other dangers such as rips and schools of bait fish, which attract the predators.Under the trial, $88,000 will be provided for a small drone equipped with a high-definition camera to stream live pictures back to Surf Life Saving WA operators at metropolitan a