Massachusetts fisheries officials are implementing stricter regulations on shore-based shark fishing along Cape Cod due to rising concerns about safety and the popularity of such activities on social media. The Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission has approved new rules restricting angling in key shark habitats and limiting bait deployment methods. These regulations follow heightened concerns stemming from incidents involving surfers and shark anglers, emphasizing the need to prioritize public safety in the face of an emerging trend in shark fishing driven by social media interest.
The abundance [of sharks] that we see out there is mind-blowing. ... And they are quite close to shore.
It's a huge public safety issue,
There's a lot of social media clout that can be gotten from
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