Shark Deterrent devices, how to mount them?

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Youngbreezy
Youngbreezy
WA
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1 Apr 2026 10:42am
As I'm sure you're all aware everyday in WA is basically like a scene out of the acclaimed documentary Sharknado. The risks have become so high that you don't even have to go out on the water to be at risk. You're in imminent danger even just standing next to a river or pond or any body of water.
Personally I have decided to be proactive and will be using Shark deterrent devices basically at all times. What I'm looking at doing is using some of these FCS shark banz pods




Apparently they work a lot better if you use multiple pods at once. I was thinking of actually getting a whole bunch of them and stringing them together. I searched online for images of how to do it and found this particular image which gave me some good ideas.





Now I just wonder if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can mount these, Ideally on my body, so that I can have maximum protection at all times??
BullroarerTook
BullroarerTook
314 posts
314 posts
1 Apr 2026 11:51am
Maybe just use a lawn chair?
hilly
hilly
WA
8120 posts
WA, 8120 posts
1 Apr 2026 3:18pm
Youngbreezy said..
As I'm sure you're all aware everyday in WA is basically like a scene out of the acclaimed documentary Sharknado. The risks have become so high that you don't even have to go out on the water to be at risk. You're in imminent danger even just standing next to a river or pond or any body of water.
Personally I have decided to be proactive and will be using Shark deterrent devices basically at all times. What I'm looking at doing is using some of these FCS shark banz pods




Apparently they work a lot better if you use multiple pods at once. I was thinking of actually getting a whole bunch of them and stringing them together. I searched online for images of how to do it and found this particular image which gave me some good ideas.





Now I just wonder if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can mount these, Ideally on my body, so that I can have maximum protection at all times??



They will sh!t their pants


CH3MTR4IL5
CH3MTR4IL5
WA
978 posts
WA, 978 posts
1 Apr 2026 6:39pm
Youngbreezy said..
As I'm sure you're all aware everyday in WA is basically like a scene out of the acclaimed documentary Sharknado. The risks have become so high that you don't even have to go out on the water to be at risk. You're in imminent danger even just standing next to a river or pond or any body of water.
Personally I have decided to be proactive and will be using Shark deterrent devices basically at all times. What I'm looking at doing is using some of these FCS shark banz pods




Apparently they work a lot better if you use multiple pods at once. I was thinking of actually getting a whole bunch of them and stringing them together. I searched online for images of how to do it and found this particular image which gave me some good ideas.





Now I just wonder if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can mount these, Ideally on my body, so that I can have maximum protection at all times??


I have been using a set the same as the second picture for several years, and while I have had some arse-clenching moments I can say to date zero successful shark attacks.
MProject04
MProject04
660 posts
660 posts
1 Apr 2026 10:48pm
Youngbreezy said..
As I'm sure you're all aware everyday in WA is basically like a scene out of the acclaimed documentary Sharknado. The risks have become so high that you don't even have to go out on the water to be at risk. You're in imminent danger even just standing next to a river or pond or any body of water.
Personally I have decided to be proactive and will be using Shark deterrent devices basically at all times. What I'm looking at doing is using some of these FCS shark banz pods




Apparently they work a lot better if you use multiple pods at once. I was thinking of actually getting a whole bunch of them and stringing them together. I searched online for images of how to do it and found this particular image which gave me some good ideas.





Now I just wonder if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can mount these, Ideally on my body, so that I can have maximum protection at all times??


That looks more like a 'human deterrent' to me .. !
kook123
kook123
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153 posts
2 Apr 2026 3:01am
The only time I have ever seen sharks was when I was sober...hmmm...
Piros
Piros
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2 Apr 2026 10:34am
There are multiple accounts of people wearing Sharkbanzs still being attacked here is a couple , it has better reviews with Bulls but not the Whites. Something is better than nothing ,I'd be using Skark Eyes as well.

Santa Cruz shark attack victim was wearing a Sharkbanz

Erica Fox (December 2025): A triathlete was fatally attacked by a Great White shark at Lovers Point in Monterey, California, while wearing a Sharkbanz device. Body of Swimmer Erica Fox, killed by Great White, Found With Sharkbanz Still Attached to Ankle
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
WA, 23647 posts
2 Apr 2026 10:41am
Piros said..
..attacked by a Great White shark at Lovers Point in Monterey


Seems consistent with the O.P
Faff
Faff
VIC
1417 posts
VIC, 1417 posts
2 Apr 2026 1:57pm
Piros said..
There are multiple accounts of people wearing Sharkbanzs still being attacked here is a couple , it has better reviews with Bulls but not the Whites. Something is better than nothing ,I'd be using Skark Eyes as well.

Santa Cruz shark attack victim was wearing a Sharkbanz

Erica Fox (December 2025): A triathlete was fatally attacked by a Great White shark at Lovers Point in Monterey, California, while wearing a Sharkbanz device. Body of Swimmer Erica Fox, killed by Great White, Found With Sharkbanz Still Attached to Ankle


"Affects their magnetic field sense" could mean that it repels most... and strongly attracts some.
regal1
regal1
NSW
454 posts
NSW, 454 posts
2 Apr 2026 5:33pm
The only shark deterrent device with positive empirical evidence is shark shield/ocean guardian. It's currently not in production after going into administration. If you've been next one you realise it puts out a decent voltage & current. Magnets don't appear to work.
Faff
Faff
VIC
1417 posts
VIC, 1417 posts
2 Apr 2026 6:58pm
regal1 said..
The only shark deterrent device with positive empirical evidence is shark shield/ocean guardian. It's currently not in production after going into administration. If you've been next one you realise it puts out a decent voltage & current. Magnets don't appear to work.


And yet 3 people were killed wearing one.
kersh
kersh
NSW
164 posts
NSW, 164 posts
2 Apr 2026 7:13pm
When your number's up, your number's up.
Probably more chance of getting run over in a Woolies carpark by someone looking at their phone.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
WA, 23647 posts
2 Apr 2026 8:13pm
Faff said.
And yet 3 people were killed wearing one.



I've always thought it's bull**** anyway. The evidence that a shark cruising past is annoyed by it, is not the same as a two tonne animal already doing 30kph straight toward you as it's decided to attack. Then at the last second it gets an annoying snout tickle from an electric thing. It's too late. The testing is not real world in that sense.
regal1
regal1
NSW
454 posts
NSW, 454 posts
3 Apr 2026 8:24am
Mark _australia said..

Faff said.
And yet 3 people were killed wearing one.




I've always thought it's bull**** anyway. The evidence that a shark cruising past is annoyed by it, is not the same as a two tonne animal already doing 30kph straight toward you as it's decided to attack. Then at the last second it gets an annoying snout tickle from an electric thing. It's too late. The testing is not real world in that sense.


You're correct. www.sharksmart.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/1193021/Effective-methods-for-assessing-the-effectiveness-of-personal-electrical-shark-deterrent-devices-including-what-was-achieved-for-Aim-2.pdf
ptsf1111
ptsf1111
WA
574 posts
WA, 574 posts
3 Apr 2026 9:12am
Youngbreezy said..
The risks have become so high that you don't even have to go out on the water to be at risk. You're in imminent danger even just standing next to a river or pond or any body of water.


This is just plain nonsense. Do you even believe this yourself? Are you paid or otherwise rewarded to advertise for this product?
Faff
Faff
VIC
1417 posts
VIC, 1417 posts
3 Apr 2026 12:13pm
Mark _australia said..

Faff said.
And yet 3 people were killed wearing one.


I've always thought it's bull**** anyway. The evidence that a shark cruising past is annoyed by it, is not the same as a two tonne animal already doing 30kph straight toward you as it's decided to attack. Then at the last second it gets an annoying snout tickle from an electric thing. It's too late. The testing is not real world in that sense.


I really wish this stuff actually worked (any of it). I was thinking of getting some Shark Eyes decals ... But now I wonder if they may be doing the exact opposite of what they claim.
Faff
Faff
VIC
1417 posts
VIC, 1417 posts
3 Apr 2026 1:15pm
ptsf1111 said..

Youngbreezy said..
The risks have become so high that you don't even have to go out on the water to be at risk. You're in imminent danger even just standing next to a river or pond or any body of water.


This is just plain nonsense. Do you even believe this yourself? Are you paid or otherwise rewarded to advertise for this product?


Well, it was posted on April 1.
ptsf1111
ptsf1111
WA
574 posts
WA, 574 posts
3 Apr 2026 12:11pm
Hahaha, good one and nice catch! In that case they fooled me!
Youngbreezy
Youngbreezy
WA
1253 posts
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3 Apr 2026 2:21pm
Yeah come on guys just a bit of April fools fun!!
hilly
hilly
WA
8120 posts
WA, 8120 posts
3 Apr 2026 2:47pm
Youngbreezy said..
Yeah come on guys just a bit of April fools fun!!


I thought my shark **** pic would be enough to let everyone know
Venomguy
Venomguy
149 posts
149 posts
4 Apr 2026 6:11am
kersh said..
When your number's up, your number's up.
Probably more chance of getting run over in a Woolies carpark by someone looking at their phone.


Not really, the frequency is increasing dramatically in Australia, if I lived there , no way would I be going in the water
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
WA, 23647 posts
5 Apr 2026 5:26pm
I'd say if you lived here then no way you wouldn't
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