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.
Great white sharks can be fooled by 'invisibility cloak' to stop them attacking surfers
In a study off the South African coast, researchers found that the sharks were less likely to interact with decoys that were being towed with LED lighting
“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 less appetizing to sharks.
Could surfboard lights prevent great white shark bites? ‘Like an invisibility cloak’
Let there be light! That’s what shark researchers are saying after finding that LED lights on surfboards could be the key to preventing great white shark bites. The Australian scientists have published the results of a six-year shark study that could lead to a revolution in surfboard design.
This Weird Trick Might Prevent Great White Shark Attacks
But there’s a new study out of Australia that shows some promise in deterring shark attacks. Entitled Counterillumination Reduces Bites by Great White Sharks, the study comes from Macquarie University in Sydney,
Australian Scientists May Have Discovered A Shockingly Simple Way To Prevent Shark Attacks
Being attacked by a shark is pretty low on the list of things you actually need to worry about based on the statistics, but galeophobia is still a fairly
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Shark bites 61-year-old Maui surfer, completely severing his leg below the knee
There were no details provided on what kind of shark was involved. In June, well-known surfer Tamayo Perry was killed in a ...
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Two-time shark attack survivor in Florida says he can’t wait to surf again
It’s where Cole got the scar on his right hand when he was 16, courtesy of a blacktip reef shark, in an area known as the .
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A shark attacks surfer and tears off his leg... He manages to reach the shore
On Friday, November 1, a 61-year-old surfer experienced a terrifying moment in the middle of the waves, at Waiehu Beach Park ...
Program: How bright lights could help prevent shark attacks
Australian researchers looking for ways to stop shark attacks have found bright lights could be the answer. The team dragged ...
Surfer bit by shark off Hawaii coast, part of leg severed in attack
A 61-year-old man lost part of his leg in a shark attack off the coast of Hawaii Friday. According to a GoFundMe, the man is ...
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Friend of surfer hospitalized by Maui shark attack acclaims his perseverance
By Jeremiah Estrada Click here for updates on this story KAHULUI, Hawaii (KITV) — A friend of the 61-year-old man involved in a shark attack off Maui recalled the incident from this morning. Renee ...
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Woman rescued by Royal Australian Navy after shark attack off Mackay
A woman has undergone emergency surgery for a 30 centimetre shark bite to her leg after a marathon eight-hour rescue mission. Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) said the 57-year-old woman was 200 ...
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Surfer’s leg ‘completely severed’ in Hawaii shark attack
WAIEHU, Hawaii (KHON) — A 61-year-old man from Wailuku, Hawaii, is recovering in the hospital after losing his leg in a shark attack Friday morning. Maui police and fire officials confirmed the ...
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ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal met with the Department of Homeland Security to learn about the unique challenges teams face at the U.S. northern border. ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal met with the ...