Whitetip Shark (NOAA Fisheries) The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has taken a step to further protect the threatened oce
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has taken a step to further protect the threatened oceanic whitetip shark.
At its September meeting, the FWC approved classifying this shark as a prohibited species within Florida state waters. This aligns state regulations with federal ones, promoting conservation and supporting international efforts to rebuild the population.
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Learn more about other prohibited shark species by visiting MyFWC.com/Sharks. For more information, including the September 2024 Commission Meeting presentation, visit MyFWC.com/Commission and click on “Commission Meetings”
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