Research supports SA cage shark-diving
New research published in leading ocean policy journal Marine Policy has highlighted the successful management of white shark cage-diving in South Australia. Neptune Islands, off the […]
New tests on shark deterrents
A new study led by Flinders University experts has tested the effectiveness of a newly developed, long-range electric shark deterrent on white sharks. The 80 […]
Artificial intelligence understanding fishy behaviour
Artificial intelligence has for the first time predicted the reproductive behaviour of Yellowtail Kingfish by tracking their movements as part of new research revealed on #WorldOceanDay. […]
Technology can save Australians from shark bites
With shark bites increasing in countries like Australia, scientists say the use of personal electronic deterrents is an effective way to prevent future deaths and injuries […]
A new model for wildlife tourism
Wildlife tourism including white shark cage-diving is growing in popularity, but these industries remain highly contentious amongst tourists, conservationists, and scientists alike. Many voice concerns about possible negative […]
Seeking new ways to curb fatal shark attack
Research at Flinders University is testing wetsuit fabrics in a bid to help prevent shark attack fatalities by reducing the main cause of death – blood […]
Seeking a ‘great’ shark deterrent
Valuable insights into the performance of commercially available personal shark deterrents have been revealed in Flinders University research. The project, led by funding from by the […]
Acoustic tracking shores up future of marine species
Marine scientists, including the Southern Shark Ecology Group at Flinders, have combined to develop a 10-year ‘data map’ of marine species of Australia’s coastline. The acoustic […]
Shark tourism a ‘hook’ for conservation
Cage diving with an apex predator such as a white shark is a high adrenaline experience, but it can also change participants’ views on shark conservation […]