Scientists test a shark bite-resistant wetsuit
A group of researchers from Flinders University, in Australia, is developing a wetsuit that may save the lives of surfers, divers, and swimmers in case of a shark attack. The material used in the creation of a suit of armor is similar to Kevlar and is designed to prevent the wounds that cause blood loss. […]
A group of researchers from Flinders University, in Australia, is developing a wetsuit that may save the lives of surfers, divers, and swimmers in case of a shark attack. The material used in the creation of a suit of armor is similar to Kevlar and is designed to prevent the wounds that cause blood loss. “The majority of fatalities from shark bites is due to blood loss or the shock resulting from blood loss,” notes Charlie Huveneers, associate professor at Flinders University.
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Scientists test a shark bite-resistant wetsuit
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