San Diego 10-year-old using drone to spread shark awareness On Wednesday, 10-year-old Elijah Franklin flew his drone above the shores of Del Mar in search of great white sharks. Several times a week, you'll find him flying his drone around the reefs, fueling his passion for sharks. and last updated 2021-07-15 18:54:56-04 DEL MAR, Calif. (KGTV) â There's no better way to observe Shark Awareness Day than from the viewpoint of one San Diego 10-year-old. On Wednesday, Elijah Franklin flew his drone above the shores of Del Mar in search of great white sharks. Several times a week, you'll find him flying his drone around the reefs, fueling his passion for sharks.