Shark Safety Program in Crisis | Lincoln News

A vital shark safety program tracking great whites along California’s coast is on the brink of shutting down due to a funding crisis. For four years, this initiative has educated millions—especially during a predicted “very sharky” summer—about shark behavior, reducing panic by distinguishing real sightings from false alarms. Covering everything from Malibu to the Mexico border, it’s identified hundreds of sharks and logged over 100 encounters this year. Run by the Long Beach Shark Lab with a 20-year legacy, the program is now scrambling to secure new funding from foundations and city agencies to keep lifesaving data and public outreach alive. Without it, beachgoers risk being left in the dark—making coastal adventures far more dangerous. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4b163981aed7f6c