Safe Seas or Safe for Slaughter? The Hypocrisy of Florida’s Shark Policies

Recreational fishermen claim they are losing their catch to sharks, and rather than adapting their fishing practices, they are claiming that shark populations have "exploded." In reality, NOAA has documented that U.S. Atlantic shark populations have been on a steep decline since the 1980s. We cannot let the sportfishing lobby write the rules for ocean conservation. As Shark Stewards, we must…