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[News] Shark Shield eaten by Great White Shark

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The Australian reports:A Shark Shield designed to deter and fend off sharks has failed to show its deterrent properties while it was promptly devoured by a Great White Shark off the shores of South Africa.A report has been heard that the Shark Shield ...

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Well at least my shark shield works against oceanic white tips, not tried it with a great white yet. From the article, I guess the whole unit was not submerged and that a part of it was attached to the board above the water line, or on thge ankle of the surfer and therefore still above the water line. Of course for divers and swimmers, the unit would be strapped to your ankle and therefore always submerged.

Trouble is, it is a bit worrying when the article suggests the shield may actually attract sharks and I am planning a 2000 mile swim with one (a shield that is).
 
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