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The FREEDOM 7 SHARK SHIELD generates an electrical field that is detected by the shark via its sensory receptors, known as Ampullae of Lorenzini, found on the snouts of all predatory sharks.
The initially mild sidcomfort increases if the shark approaches the field, until it becomes intolerable. The shark will then veer away and leave the immediate area.
Why lose an arm or other body part due to a unprovoked shark attack? Protect yourself by not having them near you in the first place.
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The Shark Shield™ Freedom 7 unit is a compact, versatile and lightweight personal unit designed for snorkellers, swimmers, surfers, scuba divers, spearfishermen and kayakers. This unit has a 4 hour rechargeable battery.
The main body of the unit, comprising the electronics module and a 6-7 hour rechargeable battery pack, is enclosed in a protective velcro pouch, which is attached to the lower leg.
Shark Shield Leg Rope: The unit is fitted to the lower leg via a neoprene pouch. Attached to the pouch is an antenna housing the two electrodes, which trails unobtrusively behind the user. These two electrodes propagate the field into the water, therefore both electrodes must be fully immersed.
The Freedom units are an excellent alternative to the specialized Scuba unit for scuba divers, who also surf or free dive. In fact they are fast becoming the most popular unit for those who scuba dive only. The FREEDOM7 antenna has been designed to cause minimum of water resistance and drag on the user.
In tests conducted to date the Freedom 7 has deterred sharks at distances of up to 6M, but with an average distance of 3-5M from the unit.
The Shark Shield™ Freedom 7 Unit comes complete with:
- 4 hour rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack
- Universal Charger (will suit any voltage or frequency)
- Velcro pouch
- Product Instruction Booklet
Technical Data
- Max. Operating Depth - 45 meters (148 feet)
- Operating Temperature - Between 12 - 40°C (50 - 95 °F)
- Lower temperatures will reduce operating time of the battery pack
- Storage Temperature - Min 0 °C (32 °F) Max 60 °C (140 °F)
- In Water Weight - 69 grams (2.4oz)
- Dry Weight - 950 grams (2.09lb)
- Unit Operating Time - 6-7 hrs when battery fully charged
- Battery Pack Life - 300 charge and discharge cycles
- Dimensions Without Electrodes - 140 L x 80 W x 35 H (mm)
- Warranty Period - 12 months, with the exception of the battery, which is 6 months
Warning: Sharks can be dangerous and often unpredictable creatures. While great care has been taken, and extensive testing has been done, to develop and manufacture the Shark Shield™, it is simply impossible to guarantee that all sharks will be deterred under all circumstances. With or without the protection of a Shark Shield™, all sharks should be treated with respect and caution. Water sport participation in the presence of sharks is inherently dangerous. Any human activity in the water near sharks must always be considered as possessing a considerable degree of risk. |
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