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  • Marine biology
  • Risk assessment
  • Public safety

Background:

  • Shark bite incidents, though infrequent, incur substantial human and economic costs.
  • Personal electronic deterrents are the only personal safety devices with proven efficacy in reducing shark bite probability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To forecast the number of individuals who could avoid shark bites in Australia by utilizing personal electronic deterrents.
  • To quantify the potential impact of widespread electronic deterrent adoption on public safety and economic losses.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Australian Shark Attack File (1900-2020) to construct time-series models.
  • Developed sinusoidal models to analyze per capita shark bite incidents.
  • Employed stochastic projections to forecast future outcomes to 2066.

Main Results:

  • Predicted that up to 1063 shark bites (range: 185-2118) could be avoided by 2066 if all individuals in Australia use electronic deterrents.
  • Highlighted the potential to prevent numerous deaths and injuries over the next 50 years.
  • Emphasized the economic benefits, including the preservation of recreational, commercial, and tourism revenue.

Conclusions:

  • Widespread adoption of personal electronic deterrents presents a viable strategy for significantly reducing shark bite incidents in Australia.
  • Investing in and promoting the use of these devices can mitigate severe injuries, fatalities, and substantial economic losses.
  • The findings underscore the importance of technological solutions in enhancing safety in marine environments.