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Shark bites could be reduced by 60 per cent with the right electronic deterrents, study finds – ABC News
Two Flinders University academics say more than 1,000 shark bites could be avoided over the next 50 years if the right devices are worn.
A University of Flinders study has found shark bites could be reduced by about 60 per cent if effective personal electronic deterrents are properly used.
Key points:
- Not all manufacturers produce electronic shark deterrents that work
- Researchers stress that sharks may still bite even if they don’t get the mouthful they’re expecting
- Devices have to be calibrated correctly in order to disrupt sharks’ electro perception
The research, published in the Royal Society Open Science journal, suggests as many…
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