The shark attacks over the last few days have shaken our community.
My thoughts are with the young men and their families impacted. I want to thank the first responders, life guards, paramedics and members of the public who heroically came to their aid.
With all northern beaches now closed until further notice as a precaution, I urge all surfers and swimmers to follow the safety advice provided.
I am aware there is growing concern in the community about an increase in shark encounters locally, so I have requested a meeting with the Department of Primary Industries to understand the changing behaviour and numbers of sharks in Sydney.
We have recently had $2.5m further investment in drone surveillance at NSW beaches and I am pushing for more. I also encourage beach goers to download the Shark Smart App which provides real-time shark alerts and information for NSW ocean beaches.