SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 12, 2024Interesting Engineering

Magic light: New LED-based tech disrupts sharks’ vision to prevent attacks on surfers

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A new LED-based technology developed by Macquarie University researchers disrupts Great White sharks' vision, potentially preventing attacks on surfers. Field trials in South Africa showed that striped LED lights on seal-shaped decoys broke up the silhouette, making them less attractive to sharks and offering a non-invasive way to protect humans in the water.

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