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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Erin Keller

New AMBER alert-like system would send alerts to people’s phones when a shark is nearby

A bipartisan bill to create an AMBER Alert-style shark warning system that alerts beachgoers of nearby predators is one step closer to reality.

The bill, which passed the Senate, known as Lulu’s Law, would allow federal and local authorities to send cellphone alerts to notify beachgoers when a shark attack occurs or when conditions could lead to a heightened risk of incidents.

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