# Regulation To Prohibit the Attraction of White Sharks in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1996-12-19 · Effective 1997-01-21 · 61 FR 66913
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-32111
- **Category:** mpa-designation
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 66913
- **Publication date:** 1996-12-19
- **Effective date:** 1997-01-21
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 950222055-6228-03
## Abstract

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is amending the regulations governing the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS or Sanctuary) to prohibit the attraction of white sharks in the nearshore areas of the Sanctuary. The prohibition is intended to ensure that Sanctuary resources and qualities are not adversely impacted and to avoid conflicts among various users of the Sanctuary.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/12/19/96-32111/regulation-to-prohibit-the-attraction-of-white-sharks-in-the-monterey-bay-national-marine-sanctuary)
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