Does the Shark Shield attract sharks?
No! Surprisingly, this is a question Shark Shield is sometimes asked because of some misconceptions. Shark Shield does not attract sharks; it deters them. An explanation follows. All free swimming sharks rely on various highly developed senses to detect and track their prey. In order of distance, the senses triggered are smell, sound, sight and at very close distances only, electrical impulses. Smell – a long range sense Sharks will follow a scent trail over considerable distances. Blood, body fluids and secretions from shell fish may deposit a trail several kilometers from the source. Sound – a long range sense Low frequency vibrations travel hundreds of meters through the water and are known to attract sharks. Typical sounds might be struggling fish or humans swimming. Sight – a long range sense Most of the sharks that pose a threat to us have excellent eyesight and can readily track prey by sight, even in low light. Electrical impulses – used at very close range only A particularly
