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'Don't eat me!' - anti-shark wetsuits created in Australia

Wetsuits designed to make wearer more safe in shark-infested waters

Friday 26 July 2013 12:22 BST
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The anti-shark wetsuit that's been created by scientists from the University of Western Australia Oceans Institute and Shark Attack Mitigation Systems
The anti-shark wetsuit that's been created by scientists from the University of Western Australia Oceans Institute and Shark Attack Mitigation Systems

Scientists in Australia have created a wetsuit that helps to prevent shark attacks.

The markings and colours help break up the shape of the surfer so that they can't be perceived by sharks - and if they are, they aren't seen as a meal.

Although nothing can be said to be 100% shark-proof, these scientists believe that people using the 'anti-shark' wetsuits will feel much safer in the water.

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