Hawaii company releases electronic shark defense system

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Updated: 11/16/2011 1:37 pm
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Ever since the blockbuster "Jaws" was released in 1978, ocean users have been talking about a shark repellent.
It's no longer talk. 
The electronic shark defense system or ESDS sends electric pulses through the water that interfere with a shark's sensory system and keeps them away.  It's a small device worn on the ankle.

"Anybody who goes into the water -- anybody who swims, surfs, standup paddle board, body boarders divers," said Collin Kobayashi of 3D Innovations.

Several thousand devices have been built and are selling for $299 without a leash and $335 with a leash.  A similar device called the "Shark Shield" was sold in Australia for over $700. 

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amandatoy - 11/17/2011 4:45 PM
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I've seen this - it really works! It can chase a whole school of sharks away from a fish farm feeding frenzy.

dedduck - 11/15/2011 6:12 PM
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Will the victim receive money back after he is bitten by the shark? LOL

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