Australian researchers test shark-bite resistant wetsuit

Volunteers are being invited to apply for the first tests that will take place in the waters near kangaroo island (South Australia) where the biggest and most numerous White Pointers dwell.

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The research is progressing well despite the material sometimes getting stuck between the researcher’s teeth.

Shark attacks in littoral waters are rare, but in open waters, the probability increases several hundred fold.

Just ask any sailor or the crew of the USS Indianapolis.

This development however, seems like a huge improvement from the current chain mail style shark suits. Wetsuit bouyancy, flexibility and cut proof material would have a lot of practical applications.