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Shark Shield Launches New Device

Shark Shield has released the first electronic shark deterrent system specifically designed for surfers. The new system, which retails for about $700, attaches to the tail of any surfboard and generates an electrical field that deters sharks… hopefully.

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Saving the World, One Shark at a Time

Ian Robinson intends to rid Australia’s canals and waterways of pesky sharks once and for all. He caught his first bull shark the other night from his backyard and plans to get them all eventually. Apparently, the city refuses to post warning signs even though there’s possibly thousands of sharks cruising around out there. Ian thinks a Bull Shark Tournament could do the trick.

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Good News For Sharks, Not So Good For Us

So great white sharks will now be fully protected within the 200 nautical miles of water around New Zealand, and from fishing by New Zealand boaters. Violaters will be hit with a big, fat fine and up to six months in the clink. And wipe that grin off your face, Mr. Shark.

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Brazilians Are Feeding Humans to Sharks!

Business owners in Recife, Brazil began protesting today against posters warning bathers of possible shark attacks. The protesters don’t deny that the beaches in Recife are infamous for shark attacks – a total of 50 attacks have been registered leaving 19 dead and 31 wounded since 1992, and at least 25 dangerous species have been caught in the area since 2004, including great whites and tiger sharks. But apparently, none of the victims knew they were swimming in risky waters so, after four more shark attacks this year, the Oceanographic Institute asked the city to warn bathers.

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I Wouldn’t Even Put My Toes in There!

After a surge in shark catches off North Stradbroke Island’s Amity Point beaches (and Sarah Whiley’s fatal attack last year), the government’s top shark expert has warned swimmers to stay the hell out of the water. And that includes even wading up to your knees.

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Time For Reinforcements

The Australian Government will beef up shark patrols this summer, with helicopters and power-skis scanning the coastline to keep swimmers safe. An extra $115,000 will go towards buying four power-skis, and funding surf lifesaving helicopter patrols. The increased safety measures are a result of recommendations from a shark summit held in April, after the fatal attack on Sarah Whiley. Sorry, all the jetskis in the world wouldn’t make me feel safe enough to step foot in those waters.

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Give That Man A Medal

Robert Atkinson says he’s no hero for trying to save a girl from a shark attack in Florida last year, but the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission thought otherwise. They recently awarded the man a Carnegie Medal for his attempt to save the life of Jamie Marie Daigle, who died after a bull shark attacked her June 25, 2005, in Miramar Beach, Fla. Hey, anyone who goes into the water when there’s a shark around deserves a medal in my book.

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It’s Stinger Season!

Today is the official start of stinger season in Australia. People have been urged not to swim in the sea because of the risk of box jellyfish stings, which on occasion have been known to cause death. The last fatality recorded in the Northern Territory was in 1996, when a three-year-old girl was stung. Stinger season runs until the end of May.

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It May Be Fall Here, But It’s Shark Season Down Under

The Australian Government is warning beachgoers that sharks will become more active with the arrival of warmer weather. Folks are being urged to be aware of sharks and follow simple rules to reduce their chances of being attacked such as avoiding swimming near river mouths and in canals, artificial lakes and waterways, particularly early in the morning and at night. My simple rule: Stay out of the water at all times.

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