Science meets style. The Mazorca Shark Deterring KingCobra Stickers are designed to deter shark attention using high-contrast visual patterns that disrupt a shark's threat-assessment instinct - all wrapped in Mazorca's signature KingCobra graphic. 

How it works..

Scientific research has confirmed that sharks have superior senses, one being extraordinary visual capabilities (Gruber & Cohen, 1985). These elevated visual abilities allow sharks to detect surface prey (Strong, 1996). Experts also believe that sharks have Monochromatic vision and use contrasting shades to distinguish the outline and size of potential prey before an attack. Sharks are ambush predators, relying heavily on the element of surprise to capture prey (Strong, 1996). Sharks employ predatory tactics, which involves a risk assessment before attacking (Lima & Dill, 1989).

Our ‘KING COBRA’ design targets the sharks early risk assessment phase, in the form of deception. Sharks rely heavily on the element of surprise as apex predators. Mimicry is used to show the shark, it has been seen, removing their predatory tactic of element of surprise and therefore altering its usual “strike” behaviour to an “abort” behaviour (Martin et al., 2005). The contrast of black and white creates visual confusion to the sharks and changes how the board is perceived. Some sea creatures have evolved to take advantage of this same colour pattern, many of which are poisonous. This suggests that black and white stripes act as a warning to sharks. The ‘King Cobra’ snake alters board appearance, intimidates, looks dangerous and influences a sharks instinctive strike behaviour.  

If you want to look scary, be scary!

The ‘King Cobra’ is purpose built, non-invasive, looks great in and out of the water and is affordable for all ocean users.

Protection You Can See

Apply to the bottom of your board, your wetsuit, or any water equipment to add a layer of visual shark deterrence without the bulk of electronic devices. Used by surfers, spearfishermen, and divers who want every advantage in the water.

Key Features

•       High-contrast KingCobra visual pattern

•       Designed to disrupt shark threat-detection instincts

•       Durable, waterproof vinyl

•       Suitable for surfboards, wetsuits, fins, and water equipment

•       Mazorca KingCobra graphic design

Look good in the water. And stay in it longer.