Shark Shield

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Shark Shield

Shark Shield is a unique shark deterrent system utilising a technologically advanced three dimensional electrical wave form. Shark Shield technology is available for recreational users and water sports professionals to help all people enjoy the water with a new dimension – peace of mind; for themselves, their families and employees.

Shark Shield was invented by the South African Government through the Natal Shark Board, home to some of the sharkiest waters in the world. It is used by the Australian Elite Military, the South African Navy the US Coast Guard and is also approved by NATO.

Shark Shield's can be used when participating in any ocean activities including surfing, body boarding, long boarding, snorkelling, scuba diving, free diving, spear fishing, commercial diving, kayaking, ocean swimming and boating or fishing.

Shark Shield's provide protection against all predatory shark species including Great Whites, Tigers, Zambezi's (Bulls), Mako's, Bronze Whalers, among others.

Our shark repellent products repel the sharks via an electric field that induces spasms in the sharks’ snouts. It does not attract sharks to the area or leave permanent damage to the animals, or harm the environment. Our products are proven to prevent shark attacks.

The Shark Shield FREEDOM7 is a compact, versatile and light weight personal shark deterrent system. It is the preferred product for scuba divers. It's designed for all water sports.

Contents include:
       Shark Shield unit (with enclosed battery);
       2.2m antenna;
       Velcro pouch;
       Universal Charger (will suit any voltage or frequency).

Exclusion Zone:     3-5m Radius from centre of antenna
In water weight (Complete):    69 grams (2.4oz)
Unit Operating Time:    6-7 hours

The Shark Shield FREEDOM7 is a compact, versatile and light weight personal shark deterrent system which allows you to explore and enjoy the oceans without fear. It's designed for all water sports including, swimming, spear fishing, body boarding and snorkelling and is the preferred product for scuba divers. The Shark Shield FREEDOM7 is fitted to the ankle region with the supplied neoprene and Velcro pouch.

The unit incorporates a Velcro pouch, that is attached to the ankle region and 2.2m flexible mesh antenna. Once the antenna is submerged in salt water the electrodes emit the protective field.

The FREEDOM7 antenna has been designed to cause minimum of water resistance and drag on the user.

Shark Shield's unique wave form elliptical field only affects free swimming sharks and to a minor degree rays and skates. The field generated by the Shark Shield is detected by the shark through its sensory receptors known as Ampullae's of Lorenzini, situated on the snout of all predatory sharks. The unique and unfamiliar pulsing sensation emitted by the Shark Shield does not replicate that given off by a fish and does not attract sharks to an area. Shark Shield allows you to hunt, photograph or just swim with all other marine animals roaming freely in their ocean settings.

See testimonies from Abalone divers, spear fisherman, snorkeler's.

Further information:
Dry Weight (Complete): 950 grams (2.09lb)

Weight (unit only): 335 grams (11.8 oz)

Maximum Operating Depth: 45 meters (148 feet)

Dimensions of Main Unit (without Antenna): 80mm L x 140mm W x 35mm H (3.15” x 5.51” x 1.5”)

Operating Temperature: Between 12^o – 40^o Celsius (53.6^o F – 104^o F) Lower temperatures will reduce the operating time.

Storage Temperature: Between 0^oC – 60^oC (32^oF – 140^oF)

Battery pack life: Nominal 300 charges