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DMF to seek public comment on shore‑based shark angling limits and chumming ban to reduce white‑shark interactions
Summary
Staff proposed prohibiting shore‑based shark angling in ocean‑facing high‑encounter areas, banning shore‑based chumming, restricting delivery methods to casting only, and tightening gear (hook/leader) rules; law enforcement voiced support for clearer, enforceable gear and area definitions.
DMF staff proposed a set of measures Dec. 17 aimed at reducing shore‑based interactions with white sharks, including area‑based prohibitions on shore‑based shark angling where white sharks are most likely to be encountered, a statewide ban on shore‑based chumming, limits on bait‑delivery methods (casting only), and gear restrictions (hook and leader specifications) to improve enforcement and public safety.
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