September 26, 2025
Shark-Resistant Wetsuits Prove Effective in Scientific Testing
Shark researchers have disclosed that some specialized wetsuit fabrics designed to stop sharks from tearing off an arm or gutting you might actually be beneficial. As outlined in a study published in the journal Wildlife Research, the group examined how much four bite-resistant wetsuit fabrics—Aqua Armour, Shark Stop, ActionTX-S, and Brewster—could decrease harm and blood loss from great white and tiger shark bites. “Our study showed that bite-resistant materials incorporated into wetsuits can reduce damage from large white and tiger sharks (up to 3 metres) compared to standard neoprene wetsuit, even from moderate and severe bites,” Tom Clarke, a researcher