California Shark Lab Faces Funding Crisis, Risks Shutdown

The lab's shutdown could hinder shark monitoring efforts, raising safety concerns for beachgoers.

California's Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach faces funding shortfall, risking the shutdown of its shark monitoring program.
Without additional funding, the lab will be unable to monitor shark movements along California's coast, potentially increasing the risk of shark attacks.
The lab developed a real-time shark tracking system that alerts lifeguards to shark presence, enhancing beach safety.
State budget deficit and lack of clear legislative support threaten the continuation of the program, despite its contributions to public safety and marine research.
The lab seeks to raise $7 million from private sources to maintain operations and continue its work in shark monitoring and public education.