Ocean Guardian featured on Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth
SHARK BEACH
Ocean Guardian, makers of the world’s only scientifically proven + independently tested electronic shark deterrents showcased on 'Shark Beach' (Nat Geo, Disney+)
“It’s fantastic to see our technology being showcased and supported by iconic Australian actor Chris Hemsworth and National Geographic, it is incredibly exciting for us to receive such recognition for our well documented
and proven shark deterrent technology... I really do hope increasing the awareness of the effectiveness of our Shark Shield Technology will encourage governments worldwide, like the Western Australian government here, to get on board to make rebates on the devices readily available to make beaches safer for all ocean users...”
- Lindsay Lyon, CEO, Ocean Guardian
Ocean Guardian, makers of the world’s only scientifically proven and independently tested electronic shark deterrents, have featured prominently in National Geographic’s ninth annual SharkFest shown in the marquee special Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth. Chris takes a look at Ocean Guardian's surfboard shark deterrent, the FREEDOM+ Surf being used successfully to stop shark attacks, enabling humans and sharks to harmoniously co-exist.
Sharks have short-range electrical receptors in their snouts used for finding food. Shark Shield Technology is used to create a powerful three-dimensional electrical field that causes spasms in these sensitive receptors turning sharks away. There are no known harmful effects on sharks or humans.
Chris Hemsworth and Professor Charlie Huveneers showcase Ocean Guardian’s FREEDOM+ Surf electronic shark deterrent in exploring how humans and sharks can coexist harmoniously and share the ocean. The one-hour documentary special also features Australian shark icon and conservationist Valerie Taylor who along with her late husband Ron were one of the first to test Ocean Guardian’s Shark Shield Technology in the late 90’s in the documentary called “Shark POD”.
Ocean Guardian is the world’s leading shark deterrent technology company. Since 2001 the company’s Shark Shield Technology has protected tens of thousands of ocean lovers and prevented the unnecessary killing of animals from environmentally fatal shark nets, drumlines and shark culling. Ocean Guardian’s Shark Shield Technology is the only scientifically proven electrical shark deterrent supported by peer-reviewed published research, and successful in deterring Great Whites. The technology is so effective government has approved the devices for consumer rebates. Nothing is more effective.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
"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.”
- Lindsay Lyon, CEO,
Ocean Guardian
