Dangerous Marine Creature

In the event of a shark or crocodile sighting, the following precautions are recommended:

• Contact Patrol Captain, stating size and location of shark/crocodile, species of shark, if possible, proximity to water users, direction of travel etc.
• The Patrol Captain will organise a response. This may involve closing of the beach if the marine creature is deemed a threat
• Drop UAV to between 20m to 30m to help identify and track
• Maintain visual of marine creature via UAV camera keeping the shark in the middle of the screen
• Quickly and safely change batteries and re-establish visual contact with shark
• Record as much detail regarding the sighting as possible
• Be prepared to guide IRB/RWC to shark