Shark Mitigation Systems announced that Rusty, has signed a License Agreement to incorporate their Shark Attack Mitigation Systems visual technology into Rusty's Australian surfboard portfolio. With their head office located in Perth, Western Australia, Rusty's Australian surfboard distribution includes both Australia and New Zealand. This Agreement will form a platform from which further global distribution will follow through the Rusty network. Shark Mitigation Systems, in conjunction with The University of Western Australia, has developed scientifically defined patterns which can be applied on a variety of applications, including wetsuits and surf craft, to disrupt sharks' visual perception, reducing the risk of attack. Shark Mitigation Systems recently announced the outcome of independent trials in South Africa confirming the effectiveness of its visual technology in inhibiting shark engagement.