Confirmed shark deaths
publicly documented as directly caused by New York's recreational land-based shark fishery.
A Coalition of Responsible Anglers
Protect New York Beach Fishing
Supporting responsible shark conservation, science-based fisheries management, and continued public fishing access along our coastline.
Our Mission
We support responsible recreational fishing, healthy shark populations, and science-based fisheries management. Our goal is to encourage a thoughtful review of New York's shore-based shark fishing regulations while promoting conservation, responsible catch-and-release practices, and continued public access to our beaches.
Know the Facts
The Facts Behind New York's Shore-Based Shark Fishing Regulations
New York's 2024 regulations were presented as a necessary step to protect sharks and improve public safety. But the publicly available evidence raises an important question:
Where is the documented problem these regulations are solving?
Shark attacks on beachgoers
publicly linked to recreational land-based shark fishing.
Public injuries or entanglements
documented in New York involving fishing drones used for shore-based shark fishing.
Post-release mortality rate
DEC acknowledges this has not been quantified. Rules were adopted to reduce potential harm, not documented fatalities.
All figures reflect publicly available information from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
Responsible anglers support shark conservation, science-based management, proper handling, and protecting prohibited species. But regulations should be based on measurable evidence, transparent data, and demonstrated need—not assumptions.
Protect sharks. Protect public access. Base regulations on science and documented evidence.
Ready to make a difference?
Your voice matters. Reach out to the officials shaping these regulations and stand up for responsible, science-based shark fishing.
How You Can Help