Shark-safe wetsuits? Would different colors help?

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4-26-2008 @ 6:15PM

niro said...

Sharks often attack kayaks which are virtually always bright in color so I don't know if this would make much difference. What the shark sees is more of a silhouette of you. Imagine taking apicture with a bright sun right behind you, you will look black regardless of clothing.

BTW sharks like whites attack from underneath so if you are diving I think you are somewhat safer if you have already descended than a surfer/swimmer/kayaker.

4-26-2008 @ 6:24PM

iva.skoch said...

Thanks. I knew this concept was probably way too simple. Sharks are hard to outsmart, I guess. They, after all, eat each other!

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