shark repellent

noun

1. any tactic used by a corporation to prevent a takeover by a corporate raider.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shark repellent¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Her first creation wasn’t food, but shark repellent.

From Washington Post

The Department of the Navy also worked with the Office of Strategic Services, the wartime precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency, to develop a shark repellent.

From Salon

As well as supplying emergency packs for lifeboats around the world, the company produces equipment for use in war zones and peace-keeping operations including shark repellent and ballistic protective underwear dubbed 'blast boxers'.

From BBC

He and those he served with slept above board, doused in shark repellent, armed with a sheath knife and life vest.

From Washington Times

Dr Paul Scully-Power, a co-founder of the Little Ripper Group, said a life raft and emergency beacon can be dropped from the drone and the company is developing an electronic shark repellent.

From Reuters