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

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 effectivenes...

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Main Authors: Ryan M Kempster, Channing A Egeberg, Nathan S Hart, Laura Ryan, Lucille Chapuis, Caroline C Kerr, Carl Schmidt, Charlie Huveneers, Enrico Gennari, Kara E Yopak, Jessica J Meeuwig, Shaun P Collin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4930202?pdf=render