Scientists reveal how to avoid a shark attack - and their method is surprisingly simple
The days of avoiding the water could finally be a thing of the past, as scientists from Macquarie University have found a ...
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Innovative light technology offers hope in reducing shark attacks
Reports of shark attacks on surfers appear in the media quite regularly. Researchers have decided to tackle the issue.
Daily Wrap on MSN1d
New light technology promises to reduce shark attacks on surfers
Reports of shark attacks on surfers appear in the media quite regularly. Researchers have decided to address the issue.
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Florida surfer defies odds after near-fatal shark attack at same beach where he was bitten 12 years prior
near-fatal shark attack in Florida. This wasn't his first encounter with a shark at this very spot. Twelve years ago, a smaller shark had inflicted a less severe bite. But this time, the attack ...
Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study
Fixing LED strip lights to the bottom of surfboards could deter attacks by great white sharks, Australian scientists say. A ...
Preventing shark attacks with a clever trick of the light
Australian scientist Lauren Ryan thought she could save surfers by fooling sharks. She spent months throwing boards into ...
Shark attack study using light ‘decoys’ to fool great whites could lead to protections for surfers, researchers say
Researchers believe their work could mean a "revolution" in surfboard design that is potentially beneficial here in Australia ...
“Invisibility cloak” for surfers: researchers find new solutions to keep sharks away
Dr. Laura Ryan of Macquarie University explains that lights on the underside of surfboards distort the silhouette, making it ...
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Shark attack study using light ‘decoys’ to fool great whites could lead to protections for surfers, researchers say
Most fatal shark bites and attacks globally are due to great white sharks. However, bull sharks and tiger sharks also pose a threat. Dr Ryan says they have started testing the light system with ...
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Preventing shark attacks with a clever trick of the light
Last year, Australia had the world’s most shark-related deaths, claiming four of 10 fatal attacks. Of 69 shark attacks in 2023, more than 40 per cent of which involved surfers, 15 were in Australia.
13 Most Dangerous Fish, Eels and Sharks
Fish may seem harmless compared to larger predators on land, but some of the deadliest animals are hiding in the oceans and ...