Upgraded shark detection receivers and new shark warning towers in place from Sorrento to Ocean Reef, McGowan Government delivers $5.1m for shark mitigation strategies in 2022/23, Metropolitan and South-West helicopter beach patrols to operate daily, in time for school holidays. Here's what we know, Previously:Long Island suffers a fifth shark attack in the last 2 weeks, including two in one day. shark sighting sorrento. But thesharkwashed back out to sea before the police could secure it, the department said. The VFA confirmed a blue shark was sighted at Aspendale Beach on Sunday travelling in a southerly direction. No swimmers were in the area at the time. A solar powered tagged-shark detection receiver has been installed off Sorrento Beach and linked to a new onshore shark warning tower to improve safety at the popular swimming area. Create a commenting profile by providing an email address, password and display name. As evidence, Sulikowski points to a white shark he tagged in North Carolina in April that first went to Cape Cod and now is in Maine. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Select the subscription offer youd like to buy, click Subscribe with Google, and you will be directed to complete your purchase using your Google account. The metro patrols will fly daily until 30 April next year. The towers are equipped with lights, sirens and audio messages to alert beachgoers of tagged shark activity in real time. There are a total of 32 receivers out in the Gulf of Maine, including those put out by other organizations, tracking more than 200 tagged white sharks. White Shark Tracking App AWSC. Switch on your Sea Sense. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? Please subscribe or login first for digital access. So beware of the shark. A solar powered tagged-shark detection receiver has been installed off Sorrento Beach and linked to a new onshore shark warning tower to improve safety at the popular swimming area. Although shark attacks around the world decreased for the third. Shark Attacks. Shark attacks in New York and Florida have caused horrible injuries to swimmers in the past week Credit: Sharktivity. Since the program began in 2004, we have recorded over 2,020 shark sightings on Shark Spotters beaches. (Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more, Saturday and Sunday paper delivery* (Not available in all areas). There have been a couple of areas that have had increased activity, in particular Seguin Island and the spot just west of Popham Beach at Hermit Island (in Phippsburg). Most of the 57 unprovoked bites in. There are currently 37 tagged-shark detection receivers along the metro coast and in regional locations, including Albany and Esperance. With that combination of factors, its likely were going to see more white sharks in Maine waters., People wade into the water on Hermit Island in Phippsburg on Thursday. And the shark consumed the 4-foot seal within six minutes. Just do this with them! "Because of (that) we're seeing a resurgence of all marine life. //