Shark expert deems repellent bands a ‘sugar pill’ after woman killed wearing
A 65-year-old marine life expert has warned that wearable shark repellent bands may not provide the same level of protection as electric devices. He believes electric devices like magnetic deterrents have scientific backing and can work on a larger scale, while magnetic devices have less evidence behind them. Massie calls for a review of shark deterrents' effectiveness and scalability.
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Published 06 Nov 2026, 00:14 UTC · Updated 06 Nov 2026, 00:20 UTC
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