Florida lawmakers have proposed a bill which would effectively eliminate shark diving and ecotourism within the state. The positions of the bill are grossly hypocritical and contradictory, as the state would continue allowing and supporting baiting activities associated with Land-Based Shark Fishing (LBSF).

Sign and share the petitions linked in the show notes, and stand up for Florida sharks, even if you don't live here.

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SHOW RESOURCES

• US Congress
• FL Congressman Daniel Webster
• CBS News
• Jim Abernethy Instagram
• **PETITION TO STOP THE FLORIDA SAFE SEAS ACT
• **PETITION TO SAVE SHARK DIVING
• Shark Gang Instagram post
• Florida Shark Diving Instagram post
• Shark Angels
• Sharks Daily

Sound Credits

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• Background ocean waves courtesy of YouTube
• Outro music called "Coral Chorus" from the game Fortnite (via the Custom Soundboard Maker app)

**Collaborators!**

• Shark gang website, FL Instagram, TX Instagram