Shark 'Amber Alert' Law to Keep US Beaches Safe Moves Forward in Congress

Sen. Britt celebrates U.S. Senate passage of "Lulu's Law"

The bill would create a national shark attack warning system, inspired by Lulu Gribbin's advocacy after a life-altering attack.

Lulu’s Law: Proposed national shark attack alert system aims to boost beach safety

A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the House for a vote.

Isle of Palms considers ban on shark fishing

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) Isle of Palms leaders are considering a ban on shark fishing in their waters, amid safety concerns from residents. "What I'm trying to do is stop hungry, dangerous animals from being drug into the surf zone where people are swimming," said Blair Hahn, a member of Isle of Palms City Council. Isle of Palms Public Safety committee presented an ordinance with restrictions on shark fishing to the city council workshop on Ju…

US Senate passes ‘Lulu’s law’ for nationwide shark attack alerts

A recent Senate-approved bill, "Lulu's Law," aims to establish a national wireless emergency alert system for shark attacks, inspired by 16-year-old survivor Lulu Gribbin.

New shark alert system would send warnings to phones like AMBER Alert

A bipartisan bill to create an AMBER Alert-style shark warning system that alerts beachgoers of nearby predators is one step closer to reality.

Senate passes LuLu's Law, in effort to create new shark alert system

The Senate-passed Lulu's Law would allow authorities to send out cell phone alerts when there's been a shark attack.