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shark patrol

British  

noun

  1. a watch for sharks kept by an aircraft flying over beaches used by swimmers

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Local police departments are also now tasked with shark patrol by boat and helicopter.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2022

Town of Hempstead beaches hired additional lifeguards this summer to watch out for sharks and have mobilized a shark patrol on Jet Skis, as well as a drone squad.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2022

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