SHARKED Act Seeks to Address Shark Depredation and Protect US Fisheries
On July 22, 2025, Sens. Rick Scott and Brian Schatz introduced bipartisan legislation to address the growing issue of shark depredation, which occurs when sharks prey on fish from anglers’ lines while the lines are still submerged in the ocean. Shark depredation affects commercial and recreational fisheries and the local and state economies that rely on them, while also posing safety issues for humans and potentially disrupting the marine ecosystem.
The bill, entitled "Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act," will establish...
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