Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP190100992]
Researchers:
Huveneers, Charlie
(Chief Investigator)
,
Nathan Hart
(Chief Investigator)
,
Raheel Hashmi
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr David Slip
(Partner Investigator)
,
Dr Enrico Gennari
(Partner Investigator)
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Brief description Improving the effectiveness of electronic deterrents to prevent shark bites. Existing commercial electronic shark deterrents, which attempt to deter sharks by emitting strong electric pulses into the water, are either ineffective, have limited deterrent range, or have only been tested with great white sharks. Moreover, uncertainty regarding the way in which pulsed electric fields deter sharks, and whether they may even attract sharks, hampers the development of improved deterrents. This project aims to investigate the effects of pulsed electric fields on shark physiology and behaviour, develop novel electronic pulse waveforms that maximise the deterrent effect on a range of shark species, and deliver innovative improvements in electronic shark deterrent technology that will save the lives of humans and sharks.
Funding Amount $399,155
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP190100992
- ARC : LP190100992