Contents: Shark Shield unit (with enclosed 7 hr rechargable battery)
2.8m antenna
1x Mounting Plate;
1x Deck Grip kick patch (to cover mounting plate);
Universal Charger (will suit any voltage or frequency).
Exclusion Zone: 3-5m Radius from centre of antenna
In water weight (Complete): 69 grams (2.4oz)
Unit Operating Time: 6-7 hours when fully charged
The Shark Shield SURF is a compact light-weight unit designed specifically to be mounted on most watercraft including surfboards, kayaks, canoes and windsurfers. It can be easily transferred between surfboards with the purchase of additional mounting plates. The Mounting Plate is attached using the self adhesive. A deck Grip Kick patch is supplied to cover the Mounting Plate and give you added grip.
The unit incorporates a flexible antenna that contains two stainless steel electrodes, it is these electrodes that emit the protective field once submerged.
The Surf antenna has been designed to cause minimum water resistance. The electronics unit fits over the leg rope attachment and hinges to allow for leg rope access.
The unique wave form elliptical field only effects free swimming sharks and to a minor degree rays and skates. It has no effect on other marine creatures. The field generated by the Shark Shield is detected by the shark through its sensory receptors known as Ampullae of Lorenzini, situated on the snout of all predatory sharks. The unique and unfamiliar pulsing sensation emitted by the Shark Shield does not replicate that given off by a fish and does not attract sharks. Shark Shield allows you to surf, kayak or perform your chosen activity with all other marine animals roaming freely in their ocean settings.
SEE TESTIMONIES FROM SURFERS BELOW.
Further information: Dry Weight (Complete): 950 grams (2.09lb)
Weight (unit only): 335 grams (11.8 oz)
Maximum Operating Depth: 45 meters (148 feet)
Dimensions of Main Unit (without Antenna): 80mm L x 140mm W x 35mm H (3.15” x 5.51” x 1.5”)
Operating Temperature: Between 12o – 40 o Celsius (53.6 o F – 104 o F) Lower temperatures will reduce the operating time
Storage Temperature: Between 0 oC – 60 oC (32 oF – 140 oF)
Battery pack life: Nominal 300 charges
SEE TESTIMONIALS BELOW:
21st August 2008
Peter Jones
Surfer, South Africa
By June 2008 there had been a number of shark sightings at our local `extremely remote` surf spot deep in the Transkei home land on the East Coast of South Africa. On a number of week ends prior to this, the guys had been `chased` out of the water by some very large `men in grey suites`. On this particular week end the waves were exceptionally good.During my second surf, while surfing with Andre Malherbe one of our top surfers in the country - ( just the two of us out ). I had my well used trusty 7 hr Surf Unit attached to my board. As usual for this spot. Andre does not wear a unit. I tuned to paddle for a wave, Andre was slightly further out and thus had a better view of any movement in the water. I was focused on taking off on the steepest part of the wave, when I heard Andre`s panicked scream \"shark,shark\". He didn\'t` want to duck dive as he may actually have hit the shark. I let the wave go by and totally `un panicked` asked him what the problem was. He replied \"Fxxxk didn\'t` you see the shark\", as he hastily paddled towards me. \"NO \", I replied, \"What happened? \". He replied that the shark was moving in the wave, a few meters from him but heading towards me at a mean speed, as it got extremely close to me it just, cart wheeled backwards. I would like to think that this was when it was in `the shark shield` zone. I asked Andre what he wanted me to do. His response was \"fxxxk, just come and sit here next to me and to allow me to take the next wave\", which he scurried into and went in over the rocks. I on the other hand was still feeling pretty stoked about the waves and started paddling out when about 4 different groups of people on the bank started screaming \"shark\". Well, reluctantly I got out of the water. To surf another day.
About 2 years ago now, I sold a Unit to Darryl Staples a surfer from the well known St Francis area ( of Bruces Beauties Fame ). Darryl was on a trip to Mozambique with his two sons. One of his first questions to me was, \"do I think it would be ok if just one guy in the water had a unit on. My response was, \"well you could debate that one at length as the guy on the inside might get bitten, while the guy with the shark shield is way on the outside, so in my opinion it would be better to have one rather than not have one\". I sold him an F2 and off he went. Two months later at a contest in P.A. I bumped into Darryl and asked him about his trip. this is what he had to say. \"We had had a few waves further South, and then moved up to the Pemba area. One day while out with my two boys this big Zambi popped up and made for one of my sons luckily I was close enough and managed to get there first. The Zambi disappeared and we never saw the shark again. Darryl was wearing the Freedom 2 at the time.
21st of March, 2005
Hoppy
Surfer
Cactus Beach, South Australia
Just returned from 10 days surfing at Point Sinclair using one of your units. I found it gave me much more confidence in the water and enabled me to relax and not spend all my time looking over my shoulder after 2 close encounters here last year. Only complaints being a fairly short legged person I found the unit to be a touch long on my lower leg and a touch restrictive when paddling and riding smaller waves [not often a problem at this spot].
I am all round won over by your product and noticed my mates though at first a little sceptical sat a damn lot closer to me than usual [maybe another complaint]. Anyway thanks for the peace of mind, extended surf time and enabling me to recapture my passion for the surf. Keep up the good work. Cheers Hoppy.
10th of June, 2003
John Hastings
Surfer
Having used the Shark Shield whilst surfing for some time now, my opinion on the unit is as follows.
Importantly, Shark Shield doesn\'\'t impede on my surfing action. The Shark Shield is portable and doesn\'\'t make much longer to set up than attaching a normal leg rope to the board. The Shark Shield is easily cleaned after a surf. My family and wife never liked the idea of me surfing alone on the west coast before, but now they are all comfortable with it. Mainly, the Shark Shield lets me feel comfortable and relaxed while I\'\'m out surfing, especially since the shark sightings are becoming more frequent. In essence, once one of the local lads at Elliston got taken, most of my friends gave up. I found out about the Shark Shield and haven\'\'t been more comfortable since wearing the unit. After only 3 months use of the Shark Shield, I am reluctant to go surfing without it. Whenever I go out, the guys know I\'\'m wearing a shark repellent and all hang around me like flies.
8th November 2007
Attila Izdebski
Surfer
As a dedicated surfer of 37 years I never really gave sharks a lot of thought, sure I am as tuned in to local conditions as possible.
I spent many hours in the water at Cactus in the 1970\'s to 1990\'s experiencing no major shark issues, perhaps my Karma contributed to my good fortune?
At 55 years of age I now tend to think about sharks more, perhaps this is normal as we get older & closer to our expiry dates?
I just like to thank Sea Change Technology for the Shark Shield \"Surf product\", as it gives peace of mind surfing the Mid Coast & West Coast of South Australia.
On those days of long lulls between sets & wave conditions being fairly random, I now feel less exposed wearing my Shark Shield.
I have several boards that are all fitted for the Shark Shield Surf unit.
Embracing change seems difficult for older crew, surfers especially seem slow to adopt something that potentially will save their lives & enhance their enjoyment in the water.
I must admit it took a few sessions to get used to the Shark Shield, although the perceived encumbrance of the antennae did not occur.
I now would not surf without one & thoroughly recommend all surfers to embrace the technology, if not for themselves but their wife\'s/girlfriends & families.
May 27th 2008
Joey Rago
Surfer
I used my Shark Shield for th first time this weekend and loved it! I rode my 6\'10 quad fish surfboard and didn\'t even notice it was on the board. The media should be ashamed of themselves for spreading false propaganda about this device. I looked back as i was paddling as fast as i could and the electrode antenna was completely submerged at all times. The surfing conditions would have to be really terrible for it to be skipping around on the surface of the water. I really relaxed in the line-up this weekend thanks to Shark Shield.