Sharks are apex predators that have long prowled the Gulf and Atlantic waters. But the largest and most feared of the fish were once victims of overfishing. 🦈 They have rebounded, but still need protection. And scientists need data on their population.
Sharks are apex predators that have long prowled the Gulf and Atlantic waters.
Many of the images capture sharks swimming close to shore. A drone video captured in June depicted a shark-infested water above Alabama Point.hammerhead shark was seen zipping around the shallow waters of Perdido Key, Fla. “Everyone having a phone with a camera now … what was once just a fish story, is now broadcast through social media, inflating public perspective,” said Hueter.
“There is a severe restriction on the harvest,” said Powers, noting that fishing for great white sharks is federally protected, meaning any species caught in the U.S. must be set free. Also, there are prohibitions on “bloodbaiting” aimed at tossing fish carcasses into the water in hopes of luring sharks near shorelines.
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