Jerimiah Sullivan - The Man Behind the Technology
In the late 1970’s, marine biologist Jeremiah Sullivan developed a flexible suit of armor for divers to wear while working around sharks. The suit has often been referred to as the Metal Mesh Shark Suit, Chain Mail Anti-Shark Suit, Steel Mesh Shark Suit, etc. Its actual name is the NEPTUNIC SHARKSUIT. The technology Sullivan developed and continues to advance is known around the world and has been instrumental in the development of the shark diving industry.
Jeremiah Sullivan's pioneering work with the anti-bite technology has become the world standard among those who must work under hazardous circumstances with sharks in the open sea. He has participated in over forty television and film projects, as well as museum and technology exhibits including the Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Vitra Design Museum in Essen, Germany.
An individual of diverse interests, Jeremiah has always maintained parallel careers in both art and science. He believes this combination of disciplines is the key to creativity. Jeremiah has spent many years working in remote areas of the world on the leading edge of the adventure industry. He is deeply involved in environmental issues globally, both above and below the surface of the water.