How Shark Shield™ Works

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.

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. This is explained in more detail under the product information.

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 second
electrode 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

For further details contact us today!

Perth Shell Distributors, PO Box 7037, Saftey Bay, WA 6169, Australia
tel: +61 (08) 9528 2722
fax: +61 (08) 9528 2733 mob: +61 0417 070 010
E-mail: merv@perthshells.com
Web: www.perthshells.com

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