Shark bite resistant wetsuit tests run by Flinders University
Australian shark experts have tested four bite-resistant materials
What’s Happening: A new study out of Flinders University has tested four bite-resistant wetsuit materials, proving they can significantly reduce serious injuries from great white and tiger shark bites.
Why It Matters: With Australia’s coastline teeming with marine life and beachgoers, bite-resistant wetsuits would offer a personal layer of defence, especially vital for tourism hubs like the Gold Coast, where surf culture and shark encounters collide regularly.
By the Numbers:
White and tiger sharks cause the highest number of unprovoked fatal bites globally.
The study tested four materials: Aqua Armour, Shark Stop, ActionTX-S and Brewster.
All materials reduced “substantial and critical” bite damage compared to standard neoprene.
Local Impact: Someone on the Gold Coast is always in the water, whether surfing, diving or going for a swim, so there’s clearly a strong local market for this tech.
Add to that our open-water tourism economy, and bite-resistant wetsuits could quickly become essential kit for surf schools, tourists, pros and lifesavers alike.
What To Look For Next: The full Flinders University article at the link here, and all the big wetsuit companies chomping through some advertising budget, pushing their new shark-proof tech in your Instagram feed very soon.