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Kryptonite for Sharks

Marine biologist Patrick Rice is using rare earth elements to repel sharks.

Aired 05/13/2014 | Rating TV-PG

NOVA

Kryptonite for Sharks

Clip: Season 39 Episode 6 | 6m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

Marine biologist Patrick Rice is using rare earth elements to repel sharks.

Marine biologist Patrick Rice is using rare earth elements to repel sharks.

Aired 05/13/2014 | Rating TV-PG

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Hunting the Elements Preview

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A two-hour special from the producers of "Making Stuff" (4m 10s)

This Rare Earth Metal Repels Sharks

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