Underwater syringe used for shark repellent research
Date1970s
Object number00049434
NameSyringe
MediumMetal
DimensionsOverall: 273 × 32 × 30 mm
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Ron and Valerie Taylor
Collections
After terrifying thousands of divers and swimmers with their unbelievable camera work on sharks, the Taylors went on to become leading figures in shark research and marine conservation. They drew world attention to the plight of the marine environment, particularly the Coral Sea and Ningaloo Reefs, and they were instrumental in having the Grey Nurse shark, Great White shark and Potato Cod protected in Australian waters.