Testimonial of Shark Shield sold by Marine Direct I survived a Great White Shark encounter yesterday. I was spear fishing at Wattamolla Bay NSW with a Sea Hornet Eliminator 5 pronged spear gun, wearing a Shark Shield Freedom 7. I followed the rock shelf on the left side of the bay until I came to the head. It was here that a wall of large fish appeared, seemingly from nowhere and unbothered by my presence. I paused and let my eyes adjust. At first, I thought that they were yellow tailed kingfish but as I looked closer I realized that they were massive Australian Salmon. The Salmon were only feet from my spear gun; I aimed and fired. The speared Salmon took off, ripping the shaft out of its flesh leaving a trail of blood behind it. The school of Salmon began to encircle me as I reloaded the spear gun. As I put the shaft back on I realized I was completely surrounded by Salmon; nowhere could my sight penetrate through. Even the injured Salmon formed a part of this eerie school. As I looked down to prepare my spear gun, the fish surrounding me shot away.  Alone in the water I turned my head to the right. Hurtling towards me was a Great White Shark. Almost immediately the shark back flipped underwater. This was at such great speed its body continued moving forward through the motion. With an amazing demonstration of power it disappeared quickly from sight. Fear over took me and I started to swim to land as quickly as I could. Franticly kicking, I knew I needed to calm myself down so the shark would not be attracted to return. Looking behind me, underneath my feet, I made my way the 100 meters back to shore.

Part of me wanted to stay in the water and see the shark again. I had just witnessed it coming full stick and it had to turn away due to the protection around me from the Shark Shield. However, my instinct to get out of the water was too strong. I swam to the closest point of land and walked around the rocks as far as I could. I had to re enter the water despite my new fear, and swim the last leg due to impassable rocks. I warned the swimmers that there was a great white out there. I feel lucky to have experienced something so amazing and scary and to have swum away from it. I would never enter the water again without wearing a shark shield as I believe it saved me from serious injury. The product works and Thank You. Regards, Daniel E. 2009.

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The Shark Shield™ generates an electrical field that is detected by the shark through its sensory receptors, known as the Ampullae of Lorenzini, found on the snouts of many sharks. Once detected by the sharks' sensors, the field causes muscular spasms that result in the shark being deterred from the area.

Sequence of photos showing shark approaching, unit turned on and shark being repelled.
 

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The field is projected from the unit by two electrodes, which create an elliptical field that surrounds the user. Both electrodes must be immersed in the water for the field to be created. The electrode configuration depends on the model of the Shark Shield™ unit.

In order for the Shark Shield™ to operate effectively the unit must be switched on when the user enters the water, left on for the duration of the users time in the water, then switched off as the user exits the water.

The Shark Shield™ does not work in fresh water.
 

Diver: Simulated Protective Field From Electrodes Unit worn on the thigh with one electrode on scuba cylinder and a secondelectrode encased in an antenna protruding from the ankle

Surfer: Simulated Protective Field From Electrodes Unit worn on the ankle with an antenna incorporating the two electrodes.   The antenna attaches to a leg rope which attaches to the surfboard

Snorkeler: Simulated Protective Field From Electrodes Two electrodes encased in the antenna which extends from the ankle

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Shark Shield™ creates a unique protective electrical field around the user, which is detected through receptors located on the snouts of sharks. The field causes intense discomfort to the shark, resulting in them leaving the area.

This technology does not affect any other marine life. It has no known harmful effects on the wearer or the shark.

The benefits Shark Shield™ technology brings to marine activities is not only in shark protection, but greater focus on the underwater task at hand, be it work, e.g. harvesting abalone, or play, enjoying the wonders of the sea. The effectiveness of this technology is attested to by our growing list of customer testimonials.

Statistics show that the chance of shark attack is remote, but they do occur. Just the thought of being harassed by a shark can, for many, detract from the enjoyment of water sports.

Shark Shield™ has proven over many years, in both scientific tests and real life situations, that it is effective in deterring a wide range of sharks, including Great Whites.

Shark Shield™ products currently provide protection from sharks for professional and recreational divers, snorkelers, swimmers, surfers, spearfishers, kayakers, boat owners, commercial fishermen, as well as emergency, police and military personnel around the world.

For those who still want to interact with sharks - you can still do so, but at a safe distance.

Shark Shield™ technology is increasing the levels of participation in a number of water sports.

For those engaged in commercial water activities it offers personal protective safety equipment that can contribute to a much safer working environment and assist both employers and employees in meeting Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare obligations.
 

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