Other promising deterrents are from a couple of companies that are developing a wrist wearable device the size of an oversized watch that uses the sounds of orca and dolphins to keep sharks away with a much larger radius of effectiveness. There are several things to consider. I am fairly new to long distance swimming, having taken up the sport after many years of no swimming (i was a sprinter as a kid).
They were only small dusky whalers, so nothing to worry about.
The only time I have been zapped is at feeding time when the shield's tail is slack and I've been doing breaststroke kick to tread water. $84.00 ... Shark Shield's unique three-dimensional electrical waveform instantly turns sharks away by causing unbearable spasms in these sensitive receptors. Which leads me to my question..... do you wear the shark shield on your ankle, or from the support kayak? I once did a long swim in sharky water at night (their feeding time) and contacted a shark expert to get some advice. I wouldn't be convinced that the range of the shield is 10m. He said that a Shark Shield may deter a curious shark that's just coming for a closer look. Does lanolin retain body heat?
I can't …, Some marathon swimmers think lanolin helps retain body heat in cold water. I started this a few years back when I entered into USMS 5K OW national Championship. I am not sure it would be ethically appropriate for a support kayaker to trail the shield during a mass race as there is the possibility that other swimmers could come in contact with it.
Wikipedia says East River, but Tom's Diner and Seinfeld are uppe…, Hi all,
A device known as the ‘Shark Shield’ is protecting swimmers in Queensland waters. It emits an electrical field that triggers harmless but unbearable spasms in a shark's short-range receptors, forcing them to swim away. They were only small dusky whalers, so nothing to worry about. There would also be a safety concern with the run into the water other people possibly stepping on it, or it getting caught on other things. This means that it tends to sit down in the water and trails behind the kayak, minimising the chance that you come into contact with it whilst swimming (I like to have my head just in front of where my kayaker sits). But I would never advocate or allow someone to swim with a shield in a large group race swim on their person. SHARKBANZ 2 Magnetic Shark Repellent Band for Swimming, Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling and All Ocean Sports 4.6 out of 5 stars 243. I also have used a short surf leash to increase comfort on my ankle and to slightly extend the shark shield behind me. Bottom line is most channel swimming authorities prohibit the wearing of a shark shield or other deterrent device on the swimmers body during the attempt. Most will allow it to be trailed off the supporting kayak. In a group race I see no way you could or should wear the shark shield especially the one with the long trailing whip.
You can use Shark Shield with any water sport such as snorkelling, spearfishing, scuba diving, boating, canoeing, swimming, kayaking, water skiing, and wake boarding, and even the Australian Elite Military, South African Navy. “I do not go diving without a shark shield now…I feel very vulnerable without it” - Fisherman, Graeme Cumming. They may have been about 5-6 metres below me and didn't seem remotely concerned or affected by the Shield. On open water swims with support boats it is also a safety concern that the "whip" could get caught in the propeller. US coast guard uses them; it is also approved by NATO. Thank you both for clarifying this for me. One company is planning to have some available in May last time I checked. I take full responsibility to stay near my kayaker if I was concerned about being in the "shield" of protection.". We went into the local REI and wow! http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/shark-deterrent-put-to-the-test-1.1323681…, Wanted to throw out a discussion on everyone's thoughts on growing facial hair while participating in open water swimming; specifically how much this…, The bodies of water in my general vicinity for training are currently at 48 and 51 degrees respectively. You wear it on your ankle and yes the thing drags and you definitely know it while wearing it. However I am worried about 2 things: 2) It getting in the way during the chaos at the start of a race. Personally, I h…, Hey guys. There is an electronic shielding device that does not have the whip out of Hawaii. I definitely feel the drag and I usually get a small zap at sometime during the swim (if I take a rest or when I'm returning to the beach). And as I have a serious (irrational) fear of sharks, I am considering swimming with a shark shield. Did Kramer swim in the East River or the Hudson? Swimsydney, what is the range of the device / safe distance to swim from the kayak, and how do you stop yourself from getting zapped? It shocks all who inadvertently come in contact with it. That is the question (and why). Myth or Fact? My wife is planning on escorting me on future marathon swims, so we need a kayak. When I swim solo, or a small training group,I attach it to my ankle directly. So many choices!
Other marathon swimmers think this is a myth, and that lanolin is only for…, http://dailynews.openwaterswimming.com/2013/02/darren-jaundrill-unlikely-swimmer.html, http://marathonswimmers.org/forum/discussion/155/shark-shield-effectiveness/p1. She was experiencing difficulties in her tiny kayak, so I slowed down to be near her and the shield. It looks like you're new here. This was the first time I’ve ever seen a potentially dangerous shark in the water. It's not painful if you come into contact with the tail, it just gives you a bit of a zap but you definitely know about it. I do not know how effective it is or if it shocks other swimmers that come in contact with it.
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