New AMBER alert-like system would send alerts to people’s phones when a shark is nearby
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You could soon get a cellphone alert if a shark is nearby
- A bipartisan bill, Lulu's Law, has passed the Senate, aiming to establish an AMBER Alert-style shark warning system.
- The proposed system would enable federal and local authorities to send cellphone alerts to beachgoers regarding shark attacks or conditions indicating a heightened risk.
- Named after 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, who suffered severe injuries in a Florida shark attack last year, the bill addresses a growing concern over increased shark sightings, particularly great whites near Cape Cod.
- Supporters view the legislation as an important additional safety measure, complementing existing shark tracking applications.
- However, concerns have been raised by Massachusetts state lawmaker Julian Cyr regarding the practical effectiveness of the alert system due to poor mobile phone reception in some coastal areas.