Shark bites are a serious problem, but new technology is offering hope for swimmers and divers. In a recent study, scientists from the University of California, Davis, found that a new type of shark-repellent device was able to deter great white sharks from attacking seals in the wild.

The device, called the Clever Buoy, is a cylindrical buoy that emits a high-pitched sound that is inaudible to humans but can be heard by sharks. The sound is designed to cause sharks to feel discomfort and avoid the area.

In the study, the researchers placed Clever Buoys in an area off the coast of California where great white sharks are known to hunt for seals. They then monitored the area for seal attacks over a period of several months. The results showed that there were no seal attacks in the area where the Clever Buoys were deployed, while there were multiple attacks in areas where the devices were not present.

The researchers say that the Clever Buoy could be a valuable tool for preventing shark attacks on humans. They plan to continue testing the device in different environments and are working to develop a smaller, more portable version that can be used by individual swimmers and divers.

In addition to the Clever Buoy, there are a number of other technologies that are being developed to prevent shark attacks. These include:

* Drone technology: Drones can be used to monitor ocean waters for sharks and alert swimmers and divers to their presence.

* Electric shark barriers: These barriers create an electric field that sharks can feel, which deters them from approaching.

* Shark-proof wetsuits: These wetsuits are made of a material that sharks cannot bite through.

These technologies are still in development, but they offer hope for a future where shark attacks are rare.