Shark venture prompts county to limit surf fishing

Surf fishing on Georgetown County beaches will be prohibited during the daytime under a measure approved by County Council this week.

The move comes after complaints about a company in Myrtle Beach bringing people to the county to fish for sharks.

“They’re setting up in Garden City and pulling in sharks that are 5 to 6 feet,” Council Chairman Clint Elliott said. “Kids are scared to death to get in the water.”…

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