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On the recordJuly 26, 2023
What we have seen is a resurgence of shark populations, which is good. But what we have also seen with that is shark depredation.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman discusses the balance between shark population growth and its negative effects on fishing.

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Jul 26, 2023

I would like to begin by asking unanimous consent to enter into the record the NOAA Fisheries Report, 'Atlantic Sharks: 30 Years of Successes and Lessons.'

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Our anglers are losing their catch and tackle to sharks at alarming rates, and in some areas it makes areas totally unfishable.

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FWC is pleased to support H.R. 4051, the 'Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act,' or the 'SHARKED' Act.

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So then, in this instance, would you take into consideration the impact that this will have on coastal communities?

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