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The SHARKED Act establishes a Shark Depredation Task Force to address shark-human interactions and fund research on shark behavior and management strategies.
Key Points
- 1Creates Secretary of Commerce-led task force on shark depredation
- 2Includes representatives from regional fishery councils and commissions
- 3Mandates research on shark behavior, habitat, and interaction causes
- 4Requires biennial reports to Congress for 7 years
- 5Adds shark depredation research to Magnuson-Stevens Act
- 6Focuses on non-lethal deterrents and management strategies
Impact Areas
Marine fisheriesShark conservationCommercial and recreational fishingMarine ecosystem managementCoastal communities
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