NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJuly 2, 2026Miami-Dade
New Federal Law Enables Shark Attack Mobile Alerts
President Trump has signed 'Lulu’s Law,' federal legislation that allows the FCC to authorize emergency mobile phone alerts for beachgoers following a shark attack. The law, inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin, empowers states to implement warning systems similar to Amber Alerts.
Read the full story at NBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsWhy It Matters
This law creates a federal framework for states to send emergency mobile alerts to beachgoers after a shark attack, potentially changing how local authorities communicate ocean safety risks to the public.
Key Facts
- President Trump signed 'Lulu’s Law' into federal legislation last week.
- The law authorizes the FCC to allow emergency mobile alerts for shark attacks.
- Implementation of the warning systems is left to individual states.
- The system is intended to function similarly to the Amber Alert system for child abductions.
- Alabama approved a state-level shark warning system last year.
- There are typically 60 to 80 unprovoked shark bites worldwide annually.
- In the area of Gribbin's attack, approximately 20 to 30 bull sharks are typically located 1,312 feet (400 meters) offshore.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFederal Communications Commission“Federal agency tasked with allowing emergency messages.”personGavin Naylor“Director of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s shark research program.”personBraxton Rocha“Shark attack survivor who supports the alert system.”personLulu Gribbin“Shark attack survivor and advocate for the legislation.”personKatie Britt“U.S. Senator from Alabama who sponsored the legislation.”personDonald Trump“President who signed the legislation into law.”