A postcard-perfect small islet surrounded with clear turquoise waters of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The photo is credited as being by Mlenny from Getty Images Signature. A caption invites us to read the open access article 'Significant reduction in shark (cucut) depredation rates when using an electrical deterrent device at Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia' in Marine and Freshwater Research.

An electric #SharkDeterrent device, RPELX, tested in Australia's Cocos Islands, reduced shark depredation by 63%, according to new #OpenAccess research in @marinefreshwater.bsky.social.

The device also reduced shark bycatch and loss of fishing gear.

doi.org/10.1071/MF25...

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