Stingray attacks are more common than shark attacks, but do not attract the same media attention as they are less fatal. However, they can cause a lot of discomfort to the victim and the severity of the attack can be substantial in countries with limited access to medical care. Here we create a device targeted to deter stingray attacks (note: with potential further application in preventing shark attacks).

Quote from online article, “Stingray Behavior and Biology” California State University Long Beach:

"There is growing public concern as the number of stingray related injuries reported nationally each year has increased with thousands of cases being reported each year. The historic depletion of large predators of round stingrays (sharks, giant sea bass, sea lions) has resulted in a population left largely unchecked resulting in population increases over the last 50 years. In addition, the loss of estuarine habitat used by round stingrays has driven populations to seek out suitable habitat along coastal beaches in closer proximity to people.

Due to the high population density of round stingrays and the increasing number of people visiting beaches each year, more interactions between stingrays and people are likely."