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Shark repellent

Okay, kiddo, so let me tell you about shark repellent! You know how some people like to go swimming or surfing in the ocean, right? Well, sometimes they might come across sharks, which can be a little scary. That's where shark repellent comes in!

Shark repellent is a special kind of spray or device that people use to keep sharks away from them. The spray usually smells really bad to sharks and makes them want to stay away. It's kind of like when you smell something really yucky and you don't want to be around it - the same thing happens to sharks!

Some people also use devices called shark shields when they're in the water. These are little machines that create an electric field around the person wearing it, which sharks don't like. So if a shark gets too close, the electric field will make it uncomfortable and it will swim away.

Isn't that cool, kiddo? Thanks to shark repellent, people can have fun in the ocean without worrying about sharks getting too close. But remember, it's always important to be careful and respectful of sharks, because they play an important role in our ocean ecosystem.
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