NOAA announces the formation of a new committee to focus on understanding and mitigating shark depredation and develop a strategic plan to address the issue.
Commercial and recreational anglers are increasingly concerned about economic losses and lost catch from shark depredation.
Stock assessments, acoustic tagging, and research are underway with an overarching goal of developing management approaches that benefit both fishermen and sharks.
Shark Depredation Strategy Committee
- Laura Grimm, NOAA Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere
- Dr. Evan Howell, NOAA Fisheries Deputy Assistant Administrator for Scientific Programs
- Dr. John Carlson, Special Advisor for Shark Depredation to the Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere
- Kelly Denit, Director of NOAA Fisheries Office of Sustainable Fisheries