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Georgetown County moves on surf, shark fishing ban. Local fishermen alarmed

A proposed Georgetown County ordinance has raised alarm among locals and tourists or the restrictions it seeks to place on beach fishing activities. On Tuesday, the county council voted unanimously ...
Post and Courier

Georgetown County backs away from a surf fishing ban, but anglers are still worried

GEORGETOWN — County leaders won't be banning surf fishing on public beaches anytime soon. A proposed ordinance that would restrict summertime surf fishing has been put on hold after many residents ...
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Massive 13-Foot Great White Shark ‘Contender’ Pinged Off NJ Coast

A great white shark weighing an estimated 1,653 pounds pinged off the New Jersey coast near Atlantic City on Wednesday, Nov.
Post and Courier

Isle of Palms considers restrictions on surf and shark fishing from the beach

ISLE OF PALMS — Sharks are on the brains of millions of Americans as they tune into the Discovery Channel’s mega-popular Shark Week programming. The weeklong shark extravaganza, which runs through ...
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SC county moves to ban surf, shark fishing on public beaches. Local fishermen alarmed

Georgetown County has proposed an ordinance that would prohibit bait and surf fishing on public beaches during certain times of the year. It would also ban fishing for sharks. JASON LEE JASON LEE A ...