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xkcd #3158: Shielding Chart

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Sharks can occasionally travel short distances through air when pursuing prey, but their attenuation coefficient is pretty high.

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[–] LawfulPirate@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Lead/Water type has pretty good defensive coverage but sound and heat might be dominant