Reports of shark attacks on surfers appear in the media quite regularly. Researchers have decided to tackle the issue. Scientists from Macquarie University in New South Wales have developed a simple but effective way to deter predators.

A study suggests that wrapping a surfboard in very bright lights — like aquatic Christmas trees — could make the surfer less interesting to great white sharks.

Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.

An Australian study indicates that a simple, relatively inexpensive light-based solution could reduce shark attacks on surfers.

Reports of shark attacks on surfers appear in the media quite regularly. Researchers have decided to address the issue. Scientists from Macquarie University in New South Wales have developed a simple but effective way to deter these predators.

Covering your surfboard in bright lights sounds like an open invitation to great white sharks, but research released Tuesday by Australian scientists found it might actually stave off attacks.

Latest research shows that covering your surfboard in bright lights may actually help stave off shark attacks.