Shark Deterrence through patterns

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10 years 7 months ago #20489 by [email protected]
Shark Deterrence through patterns was created by [email protected]
Check out this TED talk on how Aussie researchers are trying to protect surfers by creating zig zag patterns on wetsuits.

I'm thinking of painting a few zig zags on the bottom of my ski!

TED Talk: a shark deterrent wetsuit
Rob
Currently Epic V10 Elite, Epic V10 Double.
Previously: Swordfish S, Evo II, Carbonology Zest, Fenn Swordfish, Epic V10, Fenn Elite, Red7 Surf70 Pro, Epic V10 Sport, Genius Blu, Kayak Centre Zeplin, Fenn Mako6, Custom Kayaks ICON, Brian's Kayaks Molokai, Brian's Kayaks Wedge and several others...

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10 years 7 months ago #20494 by Crossey
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If it applied to crocodiles I'd be a happy man!

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10 years 7 months ago #20498 by Kayaker Greg
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Crocodiles would think it was a Zebra. :laugh:

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10 years 7 months ago #20537 by partymarty
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Crossey wrote: If it applied to crocodiles I'd be a happy man!


where are you, I'm in Cairns, so have potential croc drama's too

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10 years 7 months ago #20538 by Ranga
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Well traveled crocs to recognize a zebra in Aus!

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10 years 7 months ago #20542 by Sandy
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What about a "bacon " pattern.......

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10 years 7 months ago #20546 by partymarty
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I've always wondered about a big set of eye's looking downward, and maybe a painted on mouth with big sharp teeth.

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