Supposedly, this doesn't look tasty to sharks.
(Credit: BoatsToGo.com)
The United States had 53 shark attacks in 2012, according to a University of Florida report. Many people find sharks both fearful and fascinating, but their presence in the water doesn’t deter surfers and swimmers from jumping into the ocean waves.
Sometimes, people look like prey to sharks. One company is taking an unusual approach to preventing shark attacks with the creation of a shark-repellant rash guard. The form-fitting top does a lot of the usual rash guard things, like offer UV protection and wick moisture. What’s different is the design on it.
Some shark attack theories are based on humans in wetsuits looking a lot like seals to sharks. Delicious, thinks the shark. Oh no, says the human. The $29 rash guard from BoatsToGo.com uses a pattern seen on Lion Fish, sea creatures that sharks try to avoid due to their venomous nature.
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