Wetsuits are usually worn by swimmers, divers or surfers in order to keep their body warm in cold water. In addition to providing insulation, they can also help with buoyancy, reducing drag and ...

Scientists with Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, tested four bite-resistant materials and found they all reduced ...

Traditional chainmail suits were protective, but were inflexible and too heavy for surfing or diving. The new wetsuits that worked best were made of strong and light fiber that is often used to make ...

That’s why researchers in Australia are experimenting with a new kind of protection: wetsuits woven with high-tech fibers tough enough to resist shark teeth. In a recent study, they found that these ...

Shark experts tested four innovative wetsuit materials to measure how well they reduce shark-bite injuries. The results show they can lessen major trauma, blood loss, and even save lives when compared ...

As detailed in a study published today in the journal Wildlife Research, the team investigated the extent to which four ...