Australian shark experts have tested four bite-resistant materials to assess their ability to reduce injuries and blood loss, and found that

While internal and crushing injuries may still occur, bite-resistant wetsuits can now be added to the ‘toolkit’ of measures available to reduce shark-bite risk and resulting injuries, say researchers from Flinders University’s Southern Shark Ecology Group.

Shark bites on humans are uncommon but can severely impact local coastal communities and businesses, especially where water-based tourism and recreation are common, often prompting pressure for better protection strategies for bathers.

Funded by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Shark Management Program, the study tested the efficacy of four bite-re

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