Underwater Walker Trades Cage for Shark Shield
Announcement posted by 360PR 02 Feb 2018
Underwater Walker Trades Cage for Shark Shield
Media Release - 2 February 2018
Shark Shield is pleased to announce that Rod Moore, underwater walker has chosen to put down his homemade, steel-mesh contraption and embrace the 21st century with the world’s only scientifically proven shark deterrent. On Wednesday, Mr Moore completed the six-hour walk under the Sydney Harbour using the Shark Shield FREEDOM7 model. This model, powered by Shark Shield technology is specifically designed for marine sports, including underwater walking.
Rod Moore says, “The Shark Shield team heard about my Sydney Harbour walk and reached out to support. Every time I do these walks I have a fear of sharks coming to say hello. Taking off the metal contraption from my back and replacing with a scientifically tested model was a relief. Now if someone asks me if I’m scared of sharks, the answer is no!”
Moore’s walk on Wednesday was to raise awareness for Kiwanis International service clubs, a charity who supports children through local service and fundraising. Mr Moore is no stranger to underwater walking, completing his first walk 30 years ago, supporting Newcastle’s intellectually handicapped, and earning a world record in the process.
Lindsay Lyon, CEO of Shark Shield says, “We’re proud to support water adventurers and when we heard about Rod’s upcoming walk we had to help out. The Shark Shield FREEDOM7’s lightweight design and wearable velcro pouch makes it comfortable to wear for hours at a time. It was great to hear that Rod felt safer using Shark Shield throughout the six-hour walk.”
“The Shark Shield team have been amazing and extremely helpful when lending their FREEDOM7 model. This was the longest walk I’ve done to date, with the Shark Shield I definitely felt more relaxed, while not harming any Sharks along the way. It gave me the peace of mind to focus on where I was going,” Rod adds.
Kiwanis is a global organisation of member-volunteers who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. To donate follow this link: https://www2.kiwanis.org/childrensfund/online-donation-form#.WnKILJP1VBw
About the Shark Shield FREEDOM7:
With over twenty years of world-class research and independent testing, including the University of Western Australia Ocean Institute, the FREEDOM7 is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of an unwanted shark encounter. It is the chosen safety device of professional divers in the US and Australian Navies and has become mandated equipment in the Australian Professional Abalone Diving Industry.
About Shark Shield:
Shark Shield is the world’s only scientifically proven electrical shark deterrent, nothing is more effectiveSharks have short-range electrical receptors in their snouts used for finding food. Shark Shield’s patented technology creates a powerful three-dimensional electrical field which causes unbearable spasms in these sensitive receptors turning sharks away, including Great Whites. Shark Shield safety products provide peace of mind for surfers, divers and ocean lovers around the world supporting shark conservation by enabling humans and sharks to share our oceans; the ultimate ocean guardian.
www.sharkshield.com
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For further information or to set up and interview with Lindsay Lyon or Rod Moore, please contact:
Thalia Aconley-Jones @ 360 PR: (02) 9571 4448 / 0468 569 765 or thalia@360pr.com.au
Media Release - 2 February 2018
Shark Shield is pleased to announce that Rod Moore, underwater walker has chosen to put down his homemade, steel-mesh contraption and embrace the 21st century with the world’s only scientifically proven shark deterrent. On Wednesday, Mr Moore completed the six-hour walk under the Sydney Harbour using the Shark Shield FREEDOM7 model. This model, powered by Shark Shield technology is specifically designed for marine sports, including underwater walking.
Rod Moore says, “The Shark Shield team heard about my Sydney Harbour walk and reached out to support. Every time I do these walks I have a fear of sharks coming to say hello. Taking off the metal contraption from my back and replacing with a scientifically tested model was a relief. Now if someone asks me if I’m scared of sharks, the answer is no!”
Moore’s walk on Wednesday was to raise awareness for Kiwanis International service clubs, a charity who supports children through local service and fundraising. Mr Moore is no stranger to underwater walking, completing his first walk 30 years ago, supporting Newcastle’s intellectually handicapped, and earning a world record in the process.
Lindsay Lyon, CEO of Shark Shield says, “We’re proud to support water adventurers and when we heard about Rod’s upcoming walk we had to help out. The Shark Shield FREEDOM7’s lightweight design and wearable velcro pouch makes it comfortable to wear for hours at a time. It was great to hear that Rod felt safer using Shark Shield throughout the six-hour walk.”
“The Shark Shield team have been amazing and extremely helpful when lending their FREEDOM7 model. This was the longest walk I’ve done to date, with the Shark Shield I definitely felt more relaxed, while not harming any Sharks along the way. It gave me the peace of mind to focus on where I was going,” Rod adds.
Kiwanis is a global organisation of member-volunteers who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. To donate follow this link: https://www2.kiwanis.org/childrensfund/online-donation-form#.WnKILJP1VBw
About the Shark Shield FREEDOM7:
With over twenty years of world-class research and independent testing, including the University of Western Australia Ocean Institute, the FREEDOM7 is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of an unwanted shark encounter. It is the chosen safety device of professional divers in the US and Australian Navies and has become mandated equipment in the Australian Professional Abalone Diving Industry.
About Shark Shield:
Shark Shield is the world’s only scientifically proven electrical shark deterrent, nothing is more effectiveSharks have short-range electrical receptors in their snouts used for finding food. Shark Shield’s patented technology creates a powerful three-dimensional electrical field which causes unbearable spasms in these sensitive receptors turning sharks away, including Great Whites. Shark Shield safety products provide peace of mind for surfers, divers and ocean lovers around the world supporting shark conservation by enabling humans and sharks to share our oceans; the ultimate ocean guardian.
www.sharkshield.com
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For further information or to set up and interview with Lindsay Lyon or Rod Moore, please contact:
Thalia Aconley-Jones @ 360 PR: (02) 9571 4448 / 0468 569 765 or thalia@360pr.com.au