SHARK STOP
SCIENCE
The science is in - Shark Stop is proven to prevent 100% of critical damage from tiger shark bites.
COMMIT WITH CONFIDENCE
NOT JUST A WETSUIT
Shark Stop reduces injuries, hemorrhaging, and tissue loss, the leading cause of deaths from shark bites, by incorporating space-age ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene nanofibre (UHMWPE).
VIEW WETSUITSUHMWPE has a strength to weight ratio 50% greater than kevlar, and 8-15x greater than steel*
What is UHMWPE? Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is a high-modulus, abrasion-resistant nanofibre. In Shark Stop suits, this creates a 'ballistic-grade' barrier that remains neutrally buoyant.
*Based on a scientific study led by Dr Simon Skovsgård at Aarhus University, Denmark 2019 – 2020
Learn more about the features of Shark Stop wetsuits on our products page.
ADVANTAGES OF UHMWPE FIBRES
HIGH STRENGTH
Strength to weight ratio 50% greater than kevlar.
LOW DENSITY
Lightweight protection material, reducing body fatigue.
ABRASION-RESISTANT
Low surface wear against continuous rubbing contact with another materials.
EXTENDED FLEXIBILITY
Resistant to fatigue from stretching and bending; features a long flexibility lifetime.
CUT RESISTANCE
Extremely high tolerance to cuts, in and out of the water.
IMPACT RESISTANCE
Excellent impact resistance and high impact absorption capacity.
Fabric Testing
Independent scientists tested nine different fabrics to establish the effectiveness of incorporating UHMWPE nanofibres into wetsuits. Field testing showed the average depth of a bite from a Great White Shark on Shark Stop was considerably less than that on standard neoprene. This also results in a reduction of puncture length as the teeth can not penetrate as deeply.
"The leading cause of fatality from shark bite victims is blood loss"
FORCE NEEDED TO PENETRATE SHARK STOP
SHARK STOP VS NEOPRENE
Through independent testing, scientists found the force required to penetrate Shark Stop fabric was significantly higher for Shark Stop (1150N) compared to standard neoprene (264N). This results in a reduction of punctures as well as a reduction in cut depth and length.
"...helps reduce blood loss providing more time for medical aid to be given to the victim"
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THE SCIENCE OF SURVIVING A SHARK BITE INCIDENT
Studies have revealed that the primary cause of death in shark bite incidents is due to excessive blood loss, known as hemorrhagic shock. In such cases, immediate medical attention is crucial, and ideally, reducing the depth that a shark's teeth can penetrate in the first place. Here is where Shark Stop comes into the picture.
A recent study has shown the most common places for a shark to bite, across various shark species and water activities, is on a person's legs, followed by torso and then arms. The placement of Shark Stop panels in our wetsuits have been strategically chosen to significantly reduce the amount of blood lost during a shark bite incident by protecting the most vulnerable areas from serious puncture.
So, with Shark Stop, you can now take the plunge into the ocean with more confidence and security.
SHARK STOP
View the complete Peer-reviewed studIES
READ THE 2025 PEER-REVIEWED STUDY ON TIGER AND GREAT WHITE SHARKS (CLARKE ET AL.)READ THE 2019 PEER-REVIEWED STUDY ON GREAT WHITE SHARKS (CLARKE ET AL.)PROUD SUPPORTERS
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