Mayor of New Jersey beach town worries social media trend could lead to shark attack

TL;DR

Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis is concerned about a social media trend involving attracting sharks to shore.
Videos show people luring sharks with bait for photos, potentially bringing them close to swimmers.
Curtis believes this practice lures predators dangerously near the beach.
Captain John Schaible, a shark fisherman, sees the trend as harmless fun, with sharks being released after photos.
The mayor stresses the importance of common sense and consideration for everyone's safety.

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