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On the recordJuly 26, 2023
I introduced the SHARKED Act to study this issue and to look into ways to improve sport fishing conditions for anglers while protecting sharks.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman discusses the SHARKED Act aimed at improving fishing conditions and shark protection.

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