Because shark attacks are apparently one of the hazards of surfing, the Australian company Shark Shield has released a board-mounted electronic deterrent. The device generates an 26-foot electrical field that induces harmless but effective muscular spasms in the shark that makes it incapable of attacking. The unit, which has a battery life of seven hours, will run you $700 -- not much to preserve a limb.
"Shark Shield" fends off Great Whites [Crave]
Device Creates Shark Free Surf Zone
Because shark attacks are apparently one of the hazards of surfing, the Australian company Shark Shield has released a board-mounted electronic deterrent. The device generates an 26-foot electrical field that induces harmless but effective muscular spasms in the shark that makes it incapable of attacking. The unit, which has a battery life of seven hours, […]
