Total Confidence in Every Session: The Shark Stop CORE Chest Zip 3mm

Stop overthinking what’s below. Start focusing on the swell. The Shark Stop CORE was born from a simple mission: to provide the highest level of protection without sacrificing your performance in the water. While our FLEX range offers mobility, the CORE range is for those who refuse to compromise on safety. By doubling down on coverage in the torso and critical impact zones, we’ve created a bite-resistant wetsuit that feels like armor but wears like a premium steamer.

Why the CORE Chest Zip is your ultimate ocean companion:

• Military-Grade Protection: Crafted with UHMWPE fiber, the same material found in aerospace and ballistics, to create a barrier that’s tougher than steel but light enough to paddle.

• Scientifically Proven: We don't just claim it; we proved it. Rigorous testing by Flinders University on Great Whites and Tiger Sharks showed a 100% reduction in critical injuries.

• Minimal-Flush Chest Zip: Our streamlined entry system reduces water flushing, keeping your core warm and extending your time in the water.

• The Perfect 3mm Balance: Designed for temperatures between 18–25°C, providing the ideal blend of insulation and buoyancy.

• Planet-Conscious: We believe in protecting the ocean and those who play in it. Our suits are built for longevity, reducing the "throwaway" cycle of cheaper neoprene.

Backed by Science

We know that "peace of mind" needs to be earned. That’s why our technology is the subject of rigorous, peer-reviewed study:

“Our findings suggest that lightweight bite-resistant materials integrated into traditional wetsuits designs offer a promising [...] approach to reduce injuries, haemorrhaging and tissue loss from the species responsible for most fatal bites globally.” — Clarke et al (2025)

Is the CORE Range right for you?

• Surfers & Divers seeking maximum coverage and peace of mind.

• Foilers & Kiteboarders looking for heavy-duty protection from both sharks and foil-strike injuries.

• Spearfishers who want a rugged, puncture-resistant "final line of defense."

• Ocean Professionals who need reliable, tested gear for their daily work.

Sizing Guide

Unsure what size to choose? View our size chart

→ Still unsure? Reach out to our team for personalised sizing support. We’re here to ensure you get the perfect fit for maximum protection.

Sustainability: Closing the Loop

We’re committed to making our gear last, and keeping materials out of the ocean and landfill. Through our partnership with CircularFlow, we close the loop by transforming wetsuit offcuts and end-of-life suits into new, valuable materials. This ensures our resources stay in use, and out of the environment.

Liability

Wearing a Shark Stop wetsuit will not reduce the likelihood of a shark bite or prevent death by shark bite. 

We encourage people to wear a Shark Stop wetsuit when working in, or enjoying the ocean, in order to reduce the extent of bodily injury caused by shark bite.

The materials used in Shark Stop wetsuits are designed only to reduce the extent of skin and soft tissue penetration caused by shark bite and Shark Stop wetsuits provide no protection from the pressure impact of a shark bite (eg. bruising, crushing and/or breaking of bones and other bodily damage) or from drowning caused by shark bite.

While extensive testing has been performed in the development of the materials used in Shark Stop wetsuits to reduce the degree of bodily injury caused by shark bite, Shark Stop wetsuits must not be considered as a life saving device and Shark Stop accepts no liability for personal injury and/or death resulting from the use of Shark Stop wetsuits.