Idiotic new trend that sees New Jersey visitors FEED sharks so they can pose for photos with them sparks fears of attack surge
A social-media trend in New Jersey has prompted concern after anglers were filmed using bait to lure sharks close to beaches for photographs. Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis warned that the practice could increase the risk of an attack by drawing predators towards swimmers and shoreline areas.
Videos reportedly show fishermen using kayaks and drones to take bait about 100 yards offshore before reeling sharks back in. In one incident, a group brought an eight-foot bull shark onto the beach for pictures; the article reports fears about the practice but no attack linked to it.
- Anglers are luring sharks near New Jersey beaches for social-media photos.
- The Bay Head mayor fears baiting could endanger swimmers.
- An eight-foot bull shark was hauled ashore for pictures.