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THE FIRST NATURE-INSPIRED ECO-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY TO PROTECT PEOPLE AND SHARKS

OUR BARRIER IS A PERMANENT INSTALLATION WHICH TRANSFORMS INTO A LIVING REEF

THERE IS NO NEED TO REMOVE IT, EVEN DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS

The eco-friendly SharkSafe Barrier technology, developed by marine biologists at Stellenbosch University (SU) and their collaborators, and combines biomimicry of a kelp forest and magnetic fields to keep humans and sharks apart from each other without harming the sharks or large marine species.

A series of videos taken over three years of sharks being repelled by the SharkSafe barrier system

A friendly Manatee inspects a barrier installation

OUR VISION

PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE

At SharkSafe Barrier™ our vision is to provide effective and sustainable solutions to mitigate the shark-human conflict, redefining the way humans interact with the world’s oceans

Schools of fish making the SharkSafe Barrier 'forest' their home.

INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY

Our mission at SharkSafe Barrier™ is to stop global shark cull policies through innovation, research, and education, all while contributing to social and economic growth. We are committed to developing innovative solutions to shark culling, grounded in thorough research, that contribute to ocean conservation.

INTEGRITY

We are committed to cultivating and preserving a robust reputation. At our core, we prioritise honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in both customer service and internal management.

PROFESSIONALISM

Our team is our greatest asset. Each member of our team is aligned to our mission and contributes with their unique and invaluable skills.

PASSION FOR THE OCEAN

Marine conservation is critical to our decision-making.

Stainless Steel framework for concrete 'limpet' blocks to be placed 100% accurately

Concrete 'limpet' anchor blocks

Magnetic 'seaweed' forest

Seabed anchors

SOLUTION

Our innovation provides an eco-friendly alternative that will aid in biodiversity conservation and will reduce shark attacks and anxiety for beachgoers. The eco-friendly SharkSafe Barrier™ biomimics the visual effect of a kelp forest (large marine seaweeds), and generates a strong magnetic field through ceramic magnets; this forms a double barrier (visual and magnetic) that keeps sharks from swimming through it. It is made of staggered rows of vertical HDPE pipes containing proprietary magnetic technology that creates a unique repellent to large sharks. Anchored to the seafloor, the SharkSafe Barrier™ allows any other marine life, such as seals and bony fishes, to swim through it, the same way they naturally utilize the kelp forest as a refuge. It also allows for boats to easily pass through.

INSTALLATION LOCATIONS

Open beaches

Between seawalls/groynes

Harbour mouths

Under bridges

Rivers

Bays

SOLUTION

Our innovation provides an eco-friendly alternative that will aid in biodiversity conservation and will reduce shark attacks and anxiety for beachgoers. The eco-friendly SharkSafe Barrier™ biomimics the visual effect of a kelp forest (large marine seaweeds), and generates a strong magnetic field through ceramic magnets; this forms a double barrier (visual and magnetic) that keeps sharks from swimming through it. It is made of staggered rows of vertical HDPE pipes containing proprietary magnetic technology that creates a unique repellent to large sharks. Anchored to the seafloor, the SharkSafe Barrier™ allows any other marine life, such as seals and bony fishes, to swim through it, the same way they naturally utilize the kelp forest as a refuge. It also allows for boats to easily pass through.