Ocean Guardian
eSPEAR
2019
Concept, Development + Production
eSPEAR
Ocean Guardian eSPEAR is the world’s first handheld shark deterrent designed for diving, snorkelling and spearfishing. eSPEAR is a small, lightweight and easy to carry device designed for the everyday ocean user and is powered by Shark Shield Technology, the only scientifically proven and independently tested electrical shark deterrent technology.
Proven shark protection.
eSPEAR is a compact, lightweight handheld baton that more than doubles in length when deployed. It turns on automatically when triggered and retracts when held out of the water. A highly visible LED indicator shows operational status and battery life, while a rubberised handle and finger guard provide a secure grip and reduce the likelihood of the baton being dropped. eSPEAR generates an electrical field over 1 metre high x 2.5 metres wide, offering powerful and proven shark protection.
Share the ocean safely.
Developed over more than 20 years, Ocean Guardian’s patented Shark Shield Technology consists of two electrodes that create a powerful three-dimensional electrical field when submerged. Shark Shield causes sharks to experience safe, but unbearable, spasms in their sensitive electrical receptors, which results in them turning away. eSPEAR allows people to enjoy the ocean safely without causing harm to marine life.
“Ocean Guardian engaged Design & Industry as a partner for the development of a world first
handheld personal shark deterrent device. The project involved developing initial product
concepts based purely on an idea, the company had no working models or concepts. We need a product which firstly was functional, ergonomically effective and as its target
market was consumer divers and snorkelers it needed to be aesthetically pleasing to the
target market, as was being cost effective to manufacture.
All aspects of product
development were covered, from creative genius, to engineering excellence, to manufacturing
knowledge.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Design &
Industry.”
- CEO,
Ocean Guardian (Shark Shield)
