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marine biologist question SHARKS
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marine biologist question SHARKS
Would a camera inserted into the water that would attract a sharks electromagnetic field be safe for marine biologist to study sharks
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Re: marine biologist question SHARKS
Hi there,
I think it would be safe to use a device that creates an electromagnetic field, as long as it was constructed properly. According to this Wikipedia article, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampullae_of_Lorenzini, there is a commercial shark repellant that utilizes a magnetic field.
I suggest doing a little more research on what's out there, and posting back with more questions.
Good luck,
Heather
I think it would be safe to use a device that creates an electromagnetic field, as long as it was constructed properly. According to this Wikipedia article, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampullae_of_Lorenzini, there is a commercial shark repellant that utilizes a magnetic field.
I suggest doing a little more research on what's out there, and posting back with more questions.
Good luck,
Heather
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Re: marine biologist question SHARKS
Hey,
A camera that worked by attracting a sharks electromagnetic field sounds like a good invention to study sharks...the only problem is making sure that the marine biologist stays safe at the same time and so is protected inside a steel shark cage or something of that sort...Here is what I'm talking about: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shark_proof_cage
As long as there are precautions taken, this camera idea of yours sounds great! But as Heather suggested, it would be a good idea to do some more research on these magnetic fields and figure out how exactly they work and how they can be used to attract sharks...
Hope that helps!
Post if you have more questions!
A camera that worked by attracting a sharks electromagnetic field sounds like a good invention to study sharks...the only problem is making sure that the marine biologist stays safe at the same time and so is protected inside a steel shark cage or something of that sort...Here is what I'm talking about: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shark_proof_cage
As long as there are precautions taken, this camera idea of yours sounds great! But as Heather suggested, it would be a good idea to do some more research on these magnetic fields and figure out how exactly they work and how they can be used to attract sharks...
Hope that helps!
Post if you have more questions!