One year after Lulu Gribbin attacked by shark on Gulf Coast, communities working to set up alerts

A year after two teens were attacked by a shark off the Gulf Coast, Alabama coastal communities are hard at work setting up shark alerts.

On June 7, 2024, then 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin was one of three people bitten by a shark off the Florida panhandle. She was severely injured and ended up losing part of her left arm and leg.

In the last year, Lulu has courageously fought to overcome her injuries. She’s now advocating for others through her organization, Lulu Strong.

One of Lulu’s most notable accomplishments in the past year was pushing through the passage of “Lulu’s Law.” The law, which was signed Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey last month , establishes shark alerts in two Alabama counties, Mobile and Baldwin.

Director of the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency Tom Tyler said discu