June 24, 2025 — Two Florida congressmen introduced a bill that would prohibit shark feeding in federal waters off their state – both extending Florida’s own state waters ban on the practice, and adopting a measure already in effect in the U.S. EEZ around Hawaii and Pacific islands.
The “Florida Safe Seas Act of 2025” was introduced June 6 by Republican Rep. Daniel Webster and Democratic Rep. Darren Soto as “bipartisan legislation that prohibits shark feeding in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida,” according to the legislators.
“As a Floridian and member of the House Natural Resources Committee, I am committed to the responsible stewardship of our marine ecosystems and safety of our waters,” Webster said inannouncing the bill. “This legislation mirrors current Florida law which helps ensure the safety of Floridians and provide commonsense conservation of marine wildlife.”