Social media information campaign FAQsWhy create another shark spotters data base?
You tell us when, where, what the shark was doing and what was happening around it and we add the environmental conditions of the area for the day. What species are you focussed on and why?
We have a whole range of mitigation devices including shark nets, smart drumlines, VR4G buoys, etc. Why focus on a behavioural system?
Studies conducted in NSW have shown that White Sharks are regularly (if not always) present in the vicinity of swimmers, however, shark attacks are rare. This clearly demonstrates that proximity is not a significant risk factor (though required for an interaction) and thus proximity warnings have limited use. Research in regard to the environmental conditions in which shark attacks take place have provided a 'blueprint' of ideal attack conditions, however, the conditions in which attacks take place are not rare. Thus, given that White Sharks are regularly in the proximity of swimmers and that the conditions in which attacks take place are not uncommon, however, attacks are very rare, the proposal is that a behavioural prediction model would be of use to provide a measure of risk of attack. If you have had any interaction with a shark (White, Tiger, or Bull) please tell us the details in our facebook group atShark behaviouror simply email us at info@espyocean.com.au |