LED Lights on Surfboards May Reduce Shark Attacks
TL;DR
A study led by Macquarie University suggests that LED lights on the underside of surfboards can deter great white shark attacks by disrupting their ability to see silhouettes against sunlight. The research, conducted in South Africa, found that horizontal LED stripes were effective in making decoys less recognizable as prey. This approach could potentially reduce shark attacks on surfers, though further research is needed to test its effectiveness on other shark species like bull and tiger sharks.
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- Preventing shark attacks with a clever trick of the light Sydney Morning Herald
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