Atlantic sharpnose shark in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Rhizoprionodon terraenovae
Overview
Coastal waters; can be found near the surf zone; common in bays and estuaries. Adults also found offshore.
Typical size
Up to 4 feet
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
- Bait
- Live or cut baitfish with chum
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Coastal waters; can be found near the surf zone; common in bays and estuaries. Adults also found offshore.
How to catch
Light-to-medium spinning, short wire & circle hook
Bait
Live or cut baitfish with chum
Videos
- HOW TO clean A small shark ( atlantic sharpnose) · Open original
- Catch and cook- atlantic sharpnose shark- asian style! (top 5 best fish) · Open original
- Shark empanadas... Atlantic sharpnose catch,clean AND COOK · Open original
- Caught and cooked a shark from the beach!! *catch, clean, & cook* · Open original
Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
- Floridasportsman.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.