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This Ingenious Device Stops Sharks From Getting Caught Deadly Fishing Lines

It creates a tiny electrical charge in the water surrounding the hook. Which sharks detect with their sensitive electroreceptors, making them swim away. An estimated 100 million sharks are accidentally caught by fisheries every year.

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