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The SharkSafe Barrier is meant to deter sharks from coming near swimmers by using strong magnets that overwhelm their electromagnetic-sensing system.
A team of marine biologists at Stellenbosch University has developed an alternative solution to shark nets, the SharkSafe Barrier.
“You could hear it, it’s like a didgeridoo echoing through the whole headland,” a witness told a news outlet.
State government argues the technology isn't ready, leading to debates with councils and experts pushing for safer alternatives due to environmental and bycatch concerns.
This summer, shark nets will be deployed at New South Wales beaches, despite widespread opposition from environmentalists and local governments.