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Alabama Considers Shark Alert After Great White Sighting

4/19/2025

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Coastal Alabama's waters are buzzing with life, featuring a variety of shark species, including a recently tracked great white that caught a fishing crew off guard near Destin, Florida. OCEARCH's tracking efforts have unveiled multiple tagged sharks in the area. In response to a recent shark attack, Alabama is contemplating a shark alert system to bolster beach safety.

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Coastal Alabama's waters are buzzing with life, featuring a variety of shark species, including a recently tracked great white that caught a fishing crew off guard near Destin, Florida. OCEARCH's tracking efforts have unveiled multiple tagged sharks in the area. In response to a recent shark attack, Alabama is contemplating a shark alert system to bolster beach safety.