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Shark fishing and beach safety ordinance
Summary
The county planned to loosen shark-fishing rules near guarded beaches to comply with state preemption, but surfers, anglers, and scientists warned about chumming, drone baiting, and entanglement dangers. The Board tabled it and ordered a rewrite keeping local protections.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Swimmers, surfers, and families using guarded beaches.
⚠️Who could be affected
Shark fishermen face continued restrictions on county beaches.
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