US EditionScientists find new bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce shark bite injuries
Testing with 152 shark bites showed bite-resistant wetsuits cut severe injuries and blood loss from great white and tiger sharks, potentially saving lives, researchers said.
- Researchers tested bite-resistant wetsuits to see if they can reduce injuries from shark bites during encounters.
- Dr. Tom Clarke stated that although the suits don't stop sharks from biting, they lessen severe injuries that can lead to blood loss or limb loss.
- Prof. Charlie Huveneers mentioned that the suits can reduce trauma and blood loss from major lacerations, potentially saving lives.
- Shark bites are rare, but conservation psychologist Brianna Le Busque emphasized that providing protective strategies empowers people against potential shark encounters.
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Shark-Proof Wetsuits Tested Against Great Whites. The Results Could Save Lives
Scientists have tested new bite-resistant wetsuits against powerful shark bites, finding they can significantly reduce life-threatening injuries. Bite-resistant wetsuits are emerging as an important new safety option. Instead of preventing shark encounters entirely, they are designed to reduce the severity of injuries such as cuts, punctures, tissue damage, and blood loss. The overall approach to [...]
Australian scientists have successfully developed a shark-proof wetsuit that has been tested and proven to reduce serious injuries.
Australian scientists tested the bite resistance of wetsuits by allowing sharks to bite into the material at sea and found that these suits can help keep swimmers, surfers, and divers safe.
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