Researchers at Macquarie University have developed a new LED light strategy to deter Great White shark attacks by disrupting the silhouette of potential prey, such as surfers, making them less recognizable to sharks. This method, inspired by the natural counterillumination of certain fish, involves using LED lights in specific patterns to break up silhouettes, effectively reducing shark bites. The study, conducted over six years in South Africa, suggests this non-invasive technology could enhance human safety in shark-prone waters.
Carlos Guana, a photographer and filmmaker known as The Malibu Artist, has shared a compilation of his best shark drone footage of 2023 off the California coast. Despite challenging weather, he captured remarkable shark behaviors, including a fisherman's close encounter with a great white, which he helped avoid using his drone. Guana emphasizes that while sharks are not inherently aggressive, they are unpredictable and should be left alone. His drone footage has revealed unique behaviors, such as sharks chasing drone shadows and possibly the first sighting of a newborn white shark immediately after birth.
