You could soon get a cellphone alert if a shark is nearby
Erin Keller Thursday 10 July 2025 17:59 BST
Florida teen describes shark attack
A bipartisan bill, Lulu's Law, has passed the Senate, aiming to establish an AMBER Alert-style shark warning system.
The proposed system would enable federal and local authorities to send cellphone alerts to beachgoers regarding shark attacks or conditions indicating a heightened risk.
Named after 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, who suffered severe injuries in a Florida shark attack last year, the bill addresses a growing concern over increased shark sightings, particularly great whites near Cape Cod.
Supporters view the legislation as an important additional safety measure, complementing existing shark tracking applications.
However, concerns have been raised by Massachusetts state lawmaker Julian Cyr regarding the practical effectiveness of the alert system due to poor mobile phone reception in some coastal areas. In full
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