Shark bites are very rare, but they can be fatal.; The SharkSafe Barrier uses magnets to deter sharks from areas with swimmers. Sharks are sensitive to magnetic fields, so encountering strong ...

While magnets represent a new approach to repelling sharks, the use of electrical fields is not. Working on the same principle of interfering with a shark’s electroreceptors, bursts of electrical ...

From magnets to smelly wax, electric fields to orca calls, the shark-deterrent market is booming. Here's how the different devices stack up to research.

Magnet fishing spiked in popularity thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Now China and the demand from other industries for the material used to make the magnets is threatening the hobby's future.

With that in mind, here's a look at five popular shark repellents. Freedom+ Surf by Ocean Guardian. Ocean Guardian is an Australian company that also ships products to U.S. customers.

How to avoid shark attacks, and what to do when one gets too close Expert tips on how to lower your chances of being approached by a shark. To stream WWL TV on your phone, you need the WWL TV app.

“The shark didn’t just see a human: ‘Ooh, I’m hungry, I want to go take a bite.’ That did not happen.” The episode was not the only reported shark bite in the Caribbean on Feb. 7.