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Reports of shark attacks on surfers appear in the media ... the silhouette may form the basis of new non-invasive shark ...

The latest shark deterrent technology may be the humble LED light. In a study recently published in the journal Current ...

A Great White Shark is attracted by a lure (Getty ... the silhouette may form the basis of new non-invasive shark deterrent technology to protect human life.” In ongoing tests, the scientists ...

Here, though, are some of the approaches being taken in the race to find a non-lethal shark repellent that reliably works – most of the time. Scientists first identified that sharks may have an ...

The researchers say their work “may form the basis of new non-invasive shark deterrent technology to protect human life.” Great White sharks rely on their vision to target and capture prey ...

The team has now developed a prototype lighting array to be used as a great white shark deterrent. “We are now moving from research into providing protection for swimmers and surfers,” says Ryan.

There are also personal shark deterrent devices available, and Dr Butcher says whilst none of the products are 100% effective, they can potentially reduce interactions with sharks. Australia is ...

This counterillumination approach could be applied to surfboards, providing a non-invasive shark deterrent. Further tests are underway to confirm its effectiveness across various shark species.

A number of species counter shark attacks by emitting light from ... the silhouette may form the basis of new non-invasive shark deterrent technology to protect human life.” ...