Summer 2008 to Fall 2009  ISARF will first review and analyze all information about human-shark interaction and critically evaluate all current and proposed techniques, methods, and systems now in place to prevent shark attacks on humans. This includes an international literature and media search and worldwide contact with available shark attack victims and observers. We will also contact all academic and private sector experts studying shark, dolphin, and animal behavior. Proposed budget:  US$127,300

Fall 2009 to Spring 2001  We will travel world-wide to video document interviews with selected shark attack victims and observers, with emphasis on situations where dolphins are involved. We will also video document our work with selected experts in shark - dolphin - human interaction and with technological experts that will be the core or our project for a shark deterrent system. Proposed budget:  US$238,500

Spring 2001 to Summer 2013  Publish all research findings, release a documentary video showing our efforts, and finally, we will oversee research on the next generation of shark attack prevention "systems" that will be organic, safe, compact, affordable and effective. Proposed budget:  US$875,600