A device that protects sharks

Scientists in the UK created a device that drives sharks away from fishing equipment, which they can accidentally get caught in. SharkGuard attaches to a fishing line and emits a pulsing, short-range electric field. Sharks have the ability to detect electrical pulses. The researchers tested the device using fishing lines with and without SharkGuard attached. The sharks avoided lines with the device, reducing catch rates in one species by as much as 91%. Scientists hope SharkGuard will protect shark populations at risk of extinction.…

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