New California fishing rules aims at curbing great white shark hunting

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a new law adding regulations to curb hunting for white shark species, also called great white sharks, which should also make the water safer for humans.

The new rules, which go into effect Jan. 1, put added restrictions on the use of bait, lures and chum to attract a white shark. Sponsored by Santa Barbara Assemblyman Steve Bennett, the law aims at getting ahead of activities that may lead to increased interactions between white sharks and humans.

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