Are sharks an 'overwhelming problem' in Florida? What the experts say

Are sharks an ‘overwhelming problem’ in Florida? What the experts say

MIAMI — Florida anglers say sharks are snatching their catches at unprecedented rates, calling it an “overwhelming problem” and blaming a boom in Gulf shark numbers.

Are sharks an 'overwhelming problem' in Florida? What the experts say

Florida anglers say sharks are snatching their catches at unprecedented rates, calling it an "overwhelming problem" and blaming a boom in Gulf shark numbers.

What Can We Do About Sharks Stealing Our Catches? Congress Wants Answers, Too

It’s no accident that a shark-related bill moving quickly through Congress was introduced by legislators in coastal states, where the problem of sharks stealing fish off anglers’ lines has become commonplace. The bipartisan SHARKED Act stands for Supporting the Health of Aquatic Ecosystems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue. It would establish a task force for understanding and dealing with the rise in shark depredations that sal…