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An eco-friendly, low maintenance and shark-specific technology that separates sharks from swimmers and surfers
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SharkSafe Barrier
An eco-friendly, low maintenance and shark-specific technology that separates sharks from swimmers and surfers
Label Date
January 12, 2024
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South Africa
Maturity stage
TRL 9 / CRI 2 - Commercial Trial Small Scale
Fear associated with shark attacks is causing a sharp decline in beach usage where these accidents frequently occur. SSB is the only scientifically tested, eco-friendly shark-specific barrier that protects surfers, swimmers, and large sharks, whilst safe-guarding and contributing to the integrity of marine biodiversity. SSB merges the biomimicry of a thick kelp forest, known to be a natural barrier to some shark species, with large permanent magnets (overwhelms shark electro-magnetic receptors) to create a shark-deterrent magnetic field. The SSB works 24/7 and 20 times cheaper to maintain than shark exclusion nets. This technology solves international problems associated with shark attacks including loss of lives, income for local businesses, and loss of biodiversity in marine ecosystems associated with current shark culling programs. It thus contributes to the preservation of a healthy ocean ecosystem, while also promoting the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth.
The Environmental Benefits
- •Can be installed beyond the surf zone, protecting both swimmers and surfers in areas renowned for shark-human conflict. Maintenance of the SSB is 20x cheaper than current methods used to prevent shark-human conflict
- •Has proved to be 100 % effective in deterring white and bull sharks - SSB protects people without causing any harm to sharks and other marine species, enhancing marine biodiversity
- •Made from recycled and recyclable HDPE plastic, re-usable stainless steel and magnets that have an indefinite lifespan
The Financial Benefits
- •The cost of the Shark Safe BarrierTM can be recovered within 5 years from installation, due to the cheaper maintenance costs, when compared to alternatives currently used
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SharkSafe Barrier Pty Ltd
We provide the first effective and nature inspired eco-friendly barrier to protect swimmers and surfers from sharks.
Headquarters
Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7602, South Africa
Type
Startup or self-employed
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International Cleantech Network
The International Cleantech Network (ICN) is a global network of 13 cleantech clusters on the international forefront of providing innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the growing demand for green technologies.
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