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Contents include:
- Shark Shield unit (with enclosed battery);
- 2.2m antenna;
- Velcro pouch;
- Universal Charger (will suit any voltage or frequency).
- Exclusion Zone: Approximately 8 meters in diameter
- In water weight (Complete): 69 grams (2.4oz)
- Unit Operating Time: 6-7 hours
The Shark Shield FREEDOM7 is a compact, versatile and light weight personal shark deterrent system which allows you to explore and enjoy the oceans without fear. It's designed for all water sports including, swimming, spear fishing, bodyboarding and snorkelling and is the preferred product for scuba divers. The Shark Shield FREEDOM7 is fitted to the ankle region with the supplied neoprene and Velcro pouch.
The unit incorporates a velcro pouch, that is attached to the ankle region and 2.2m flexible mesh antenna. Once the antenna is submerged in salt water the electrodes emit the protective field.
The FREEDOM7 antenna has been designed to cause minimum of water resistance and drag on the user.
Shark Shield's unique wave form elliptical field only affects free swimming sharks and to a minor degree rays and skates. The field generated by the Shark Shield is detected by the shark through its sensory receptors known as Ampullae of Lorenzini, situated on thesnout of all predatory sharks. The unique and unfamiliar pulsing sensation emitted by the Shark Shield does not replicate that givenoff by a fish and does not attract sharks to an area. Shark Shield allows you to hunt, photograph or just swim with all other marineanimals roaming freely in their ocean settings.
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 -
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
from San Mateo, Ca on 10/10/2007
Comments about Aqua Shark Shield Freedom Unit (#Freedom 7):
I'v used this on over 30 freedives now and it is still working great. After having two encounters with White Sharks on the north coast of California in the past 8 years - my wife says we need to use it because it might help in the event a curious or hungry shark decides to visit us when we are out Ab diving. I agree with that if it will help at all during any part of an encounter it is worth the $. I know the sharks are there and I don’t think they are looking for people as food or we would never be able to go in the waters where we freedive. If someone I am diving with ever does get attacked I will feel much safer helping them to shore with this device on my leg.
from San Jose, CA on 8/21/2007
Comments about Aqua Shark Shield Freedom Unit (#Freedom 7):
Definitely gives you "peace of mind" when diving in water with predatory sharks.