Sharks are being blamed for a series of high-profile internet blackouts.
The fearsome predators have been found to frequently attack deep sea fibre optic cables used to transmit data across the oceans.
The web has suffered numerous major crashes this year.
Auction site eBay crashed across northern Europe earlier this week , while Microsoft's Office 360 also suffered a complete locked down after password protection systems failed.
Internet giant Google announced it would be coating 100,000 miles of cable in a tough material similar to the protective substance used in stab vests to combat the unexplained attacks.
Fibre optic cables can transfer data much faster than conventional copper by using lasers, but are more susceptible to damage due to its glass construction.
Sharks attacks on underwater electrical equipment are common. They employ a special sense known as electroreception, which enables them to detect electrical signals emitted by prey.