It’s part of the growing field of anti-shark tech.
Surfers Delight?
Scientists say that surfers can hang loose using the Rpela V2 anti-shark equipment.
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The rechargeable gadget costs $500 and attaches to the bottom of a surfboard.
Driving your car or even walking across the street is statistically much more dangerous than a shark attack.
Other devices designed to keep sharks at bayinclude the SharkStopper.
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The rig emits an acoustic signal and automatically turns on in the water.
However, people are not part of any shark’s natural diet, Sulikowski pointed out.
“Although sharks are often villainized, they rarely ever interact with people,” he said.
SurferChaz Wylandsaid he doesn’t worry about sharks when he hits the waves around North County, San Diego.
“I’ve never seen a big shark while surfing,” he told Lifewire in an email interview.
People don’t need to be afraid of sharks, Wyland said.
