A new type of fish hook is said to reduce unintended shark catches by up to 94 percent.The SMART (Selective Magnetic and Repellent-Treated) Hook, created by New Jersey-based Shark Defense, is intended to repel sharks. The new hook is magnetic and coated in a metal that produces an electrical current when placed in seawater. Electromagnetic fields are known to confuse sharks’ sensory systems. It requires no power source and reportedly only costs slightly more than a traditional hook.Learn more from GizMag.
Electromagnetic Fish Hook Deters Sharks
