Scientific Research

Fact 1

"Shark Shield almost 100% effective as a shark deterrent"

Australian Geographic

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FACT 2

Shark Shield Technology effectively reduces the probability of shark attack

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FACT 3

Shark Shield Technology effectively deters white sharks attacking seal decoy

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FACT 4

The FREEDOM+ Surf is proven to deter Great Whites

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FACT 5

Shark Shield Technology does not attract sharks

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RESEARCH PAPERS

SHARK DETERRENTS REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF SHARK BITE-OFFS BY 65%

Recreational, charter and commercial fishers in Western Australia (WA) are reporting significant increases in shark depredation (bite-offs), particularly in the Gascoyne and Pilbara regions. Recent research by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) has found that the probability of sharks taking fish is reduced by 65 per cent when using deterrents such as the FISH01.

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Predicting potential future reduction in shark bites on people

Despite the low chance of a person being bitten by a shark, there are serious associated costs. Electronic deterrents are currently the only types of personal deterrent with empirical evidence of a substantial reduction in the probability of being bitten by a shark. We aimed to predict the number of people who could potentially avoid being bitten by sharks in Australia if they wear personal electronic deterrents.

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Response of blacktip reef sharks Carcharhinus melanopterus to shark bite mitigation products

Here, researchers assessed the ability of the Ocean Guardian SCUBA7 and Kevlar material to reduce the likelihood of blacktip reef sharks, Carcharhinus melanopterus, from feeding, and to minimise injuries from shark bites.