I thought this may be of some interest to a few of the southern guys..
www.coastlive.com.au/news/local-news/falcon-bay/
This is certainly of interest and protects swimmers in that limited location. I guess it begs the question about what efforts are to be made by the governmental authorities to enhance the safety of surfers and other water users at Gearies, Avalon and Bitumens and other places nearby. e.g. culling, drone detection shark spotting and other shark management strategies.
Well it got turned into a shark thread quick enough....
It would be interesting to see if anyone is keeping track on how many people actually use the one at Sorrento and how many of those use it because it's a safe area to swim, or it's their local and they go there anyway.
Maybe put a bloody drink fountain there first
Also clear out some of the rocks right on the shore line
That's frigging Awesome. Im gona feel so much safer now they have installed a 20sq metre net in Falcon. Seems the state government has done its research and Is now hitting home runs.
www.sharkattackdata.com/place So theres the data. Notice why there isn't any shark attacks in places like. China ... or the republic of ricechowder? Lets just say these countries don't have a problem with stray dogs and cats either. So how do you like your steak?
Bara one day do some real leg work and have a chat to Dave about sharks stopping at full charge
www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/5098631/council-to-decide-length-and-consultation-plan-for-falcon-shark-barrier/?src=rss
Understandable with population increase
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A sceptic would probably suggest the countless(?) humans who have been charged by an 1000kg shark might have been lucky and were pushed to the side and momentum has kept the shark moving in a forward direction before deciding to turn around in at least a few metres.
Forget the sceptics though because now there is this proven, evidence based, research it will be in every scientific website, journal, vlog and tv show!!
A 1000kg great white shark travelling at 40km/h proven to stop almost immediately and turn itself 180 degrees Was it a traditional swimming style tumble turn or more of a horiztonal spin and roll? Maybe they alternate depending on water depth? I mean a 5m shark is going to need at least 5 or 6m depth to tumble?
It's safe to assume that this battery powered technology is behind these findings? Have they started work with anything land based? Hippos, lions, elephants etc