Australia developed swimwear ... fighting sharks

Scientists at Flinders University, Adelaide - Australia are testing wetsuit (swimwear full body) . against sharks, including.

Although the aforementioned shirt does not prevent all injuries caused by the shark's terrible bite force, it can help minimize tissue damage and limit blood loss - one of the main causes of death. casualties, according to the Daily Mail.

"We want to develop the . If we can help victims limit blood loss while waiting for rescue forces, can reduce the number of deaths," - Charlie Huveneers, Flinders University, said.

Australian scientists hope the new technology can help minimize tissue damage and limit blood loss for shark attacks.(Photo: AP).

The new clothing is based on a combination of two materials, UHMWPE (Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene) and synthetic rubber.

The scientists tested two diving suits made of these materials and compared their resistance to shark bites with standard diving suits made from synthetic rubber. Results showed that the new clothes are more likely to limit shark bites than ordinary diving clothes.

Reportedly, the ambitious plan was funded by the Australian government $ 90,000. The trial will be conducted this year at the shark "hot spot" off the Spencer Bay, west of Adelaide.

Although beaches in Australia host tens of millions of visitors each year, shark attacks on humans are rare. Nevertheless, each attack raises concerns about maritime safety.

According to figures from the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, there were 27 shark attacks on humans in Australia last year, including a fatal one in the nearby Whitsunday Islands.

"Although the risk of shark attacks is very low, many people are still afraid of sharks. When an attack occurs, it can have serious physical, mental, social and economic consequences. Therefore, the development of new technologies to reduce fat-related casualties is very important, " said Huveneers.