How Close is too Close? The Effect of a Non-Lethal Electric Shark Deterrent on White Shark Behaviour.

ABSTRACT: Sharks play a vital role in the health of marine ecosystems, but the potential threat that sharks pose to humans is a reminder of our vulnerability when entering the ocean. Personal shark deterrents are being marketed as the solution to mitigate the threat that sharks pose. However, the effectiveness claims of many personal deterrents are based on our knowledge of shark sensory biology rather than robust testing of the devices themselves, as most have not been subjected to independent scientific studies. Therefore, there is a clear need for thorough testing of commercially available shark deterrents to provide the public with recommendations of their effectiveness. Using a modified stereo-camera system, we quantified behavioural interactions between white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) an

SUBMITTER: Kempster RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4930202 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature