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08/09/2005: Selachophobe's salvation....
It looks like soon Karen can go to Florida. And swim in the ocean. Even though she's got an irrational fear of sharks (selachophobia, a running gag here ever since Karen joined up as a co-blogger).
According to William Saletan at Slate, scientists are developing a personal shark repellant:
Chemists are testing a shark repellent that produces the scent of rotting sharks when released in water. It might eventually be put in swimsuits or suntan lotion. It was conceived to protect sharks by steering them away from dangerous areas, but humans are hijacking it to protect themselves.Scent of rotting sharks? Hmmmmm.....
I'm disposed to use sorta lower tech methods of shark avoidance, myself. Like maybe staying out of the freaking water in places where sharks are known to lurk.....
Len on 08.09.05 @ 05:31 AM CST
