{"product_id":"sos-shark-shield-freedom-8","title":"SOS Shark Shield Freedom 8","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're in the water, peace of mind matters just as much as gear performance. The \u003cstrong\u003eSOS Shark Shield Freedom 8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a scientifically tested, peer-reviewed personal shark deterrent built for serious ocean users, from freedivers and spearos to surfers, kayak fishers and scuba divers. Using SharkShield's proven electrical field technology, the Freedom 8 creates a three-dimensional protective field around the user that disrupts a shark's Ampullae of Lorenzini, the highly sensitive electroreceptors sharks use to detect prey, causing discomfort and encouraging the shark to keep its distance without causing it any lasting harm. It's versatile enough to attach to virtually any dive setup, surfboard or kayak, and with a maximum operating depth of 50 metres, it covers everything from a dawn surf session to a deep reef dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSOS Shark Shield Freedom 8 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Field Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generates a protective field with a strength of greater than 1V\/m measured at 1 metre from the centre of the electrodes, creating an effective deterrent zone of approximately 6 metres in diameter around the user.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientifically Tested:\u003c\/strong\u003e SharkShield technology is backed by peer-reviewed research, with demonstrated behavioural influence on white, tiger and bull sharks, including increased approach time and greater stand-off distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Injurious Deterrence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deterrent effect works purely on shark behaviour, repelling rather than harming the animal, making this a responsible choice for ocean users who care about marine life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated to 50 metres (164 feet), covering the full range of recreational freediving, spearfishing and scuba diving applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers 4 to 5 hours of continuous operation per charge (temperature dependent), with a full charge taking approximately 3 to 3.5 hours via the included universal charger, which suits any global voltage or frequency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Pack Longevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rechargeable battery pack is rated for a nominal 1,000 charge cycles before replacement is expected, giving long service life under regular use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Battery Indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onboard LED indicator lets you quickly check remaining battery life before entering the water, so you're never caught short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e The unit alone weighs just 335 grams (11.8 oz), with the complete setup coming in at 950 grams (2.09 lb) in air and only 69 grams (2.4 oz) in water, making it genuinely unobtrusive during any activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to function in water temperatures between 12°C and 40°C (53.6°F to 104°F), covering the full range of Australian coastal conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Housing and Build Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Freedom 8 features enhanced reliability and durability over previous generations, with a refined housing construction suited to repeated professional use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits any dive configuration, surfboard leg rope setup or kayak mounting system via a neoprene Velcro pouch, making it genuinely cross-discipline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distributed in Australia with a dedicated Western Australian service and support centre, and backed by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you spend real time in the ocean, the Freedom 8 is the kind of gear that earns its place in your kit. 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