The device, which can be attached to a surfboard or won on your person, slowly releases a chemical formulated on the scent of dead shark.It appears to be giving positive results in the research run in the Cape at present.
Statistically, however, you have a far higher chance of dying from a bee sting, dog attack, snake bite or lightening strike than a shark attack.
ALSO READ: BREAKING: Zululand beaches closed to swimming
Read more about the shark attack statistics in Zululand – since 1955 – to better understand the local shark threat.
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