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As great whites and humans share the waters, shark lab runs out of funding
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KORI MCNAIR Los Angeles Times , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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A program that tracks great whites and helps with beach safety in California is facing a funding crisis. The California Beach Shark Safety program is set to close in September due to a lack of funds.
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Key takeaway Further details about the program and its impending closure can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which reported on the issue affecting California's beach safety efforts.
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Published: July 26, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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