Shark Byte 8

Plaited 8-Strand

Shark Byte 8 is an 8-plait construction that is a composite of copolymer olefins and polyester. It is made to match existing mooring line systems.

Shark Byte 8 Yale Cordage

Shark Byte 8

Shark Byte 8 is an 8-plait construction that is a composite of copolymer olefins and polyester. It is made to match existing mooring line systems.

This product was designed to have a higher specific gravity to ensure it would be a sinking rope, and also to be a less-expensive alternative to the Shark Byte 12 product.

Shark Byte 8 Resources

Shark Byte 8 Specifications and Data

Diameter (in)Average Break Strength *(Lbs)Ultimate Energy Absorption Ft-Lbs/CftUltimate Energy Absorption Ft-Lbs/LbEst. Residual Strength **(%)Linear Density (Lbs/100ft)
1-1/829,772271,65210,3645126.2
1-1/432,300281,00010,3695627.1
* Knots and abrupt bends significantly reduce the strength of all ropes and lower the maximum working load. ** The estimated residual strength is from laboratory and tank bite tests and may not represent the effects during actual use.
Diameter (mm)Average Break Strength *(kg)Est. Residual Strength **(%)Linear Density (Kg/100m)
2913,5045139
3214,6515640.3
* Knots and abrupt bends significantly reduce the strength of all ropes and lower the maximum working load. ** The estimated residual strength is from laboratory and tank bite tests and may not represent the effects during actual use.