About
Who operates this prototype, and who does not.
What this is
vShark is an experimental coastal-intelligence prototype for Sydney's Northern Beaches. It publishes a relative, uncalibrated interaction-risk sketch so the method and data gaps can be inspected. It is not a warning system.
Who this is not
vShark is an independent experimental prototype. It is not the NSW Government, DPI / DPIRD SharkSmart, Surf Life Saving Australia, Northern Beaches Council, or the Bureau of Meteorology.
Official beach safety remains: swim between the flags, follow lifeguards and closures, and use NSW SharkSmart.
Public proof
The useful public output is the inspectable registry and methodology, not a swim permission. See Support / public proof for what the data can and cannot tell you, and how to fund independence.
Operator
Operator name and contact are not published yet. Set OPERATOR_NAME, OPERATOR_EMAIL and optional OPERATOR_ORG to display them here and on the privacy page.