Blacktip shark in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Carcharhinus limbatus
Overview
Common in florida's coastal waters, bays, and estuaries. Often come inshore in large schools, particularly in association with spanish mackerel.
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 152 lb 2 oz
- Location
- Sebastian
- Date
- Oct 29, 1987
- Angler
- Darlene rees
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
152.13 lb; by darlene rees; on 10/29/1987; at sebastian
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Months mentioned in profile narrative (not a fishing calendar): may
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Common in florida's coastal waters, bays, and estuaries. Often come inshore in large schools, particularly in association with spanish mackerel.
How to catch
Blacktip sharks are sometimes caught by sportfishers off the beach or offshore. They provide a good fight & often leaping out of the water.
Videos
- HOW to catch blacktip sharks from the beach! - fishing in Florida · Open original
- What is the best shark bait? How to catch sharks from the beach. (anna maria island, FL- fishing) · Open original
- Giant blacktip shark... Catch clean cook! · Open original
- How to catch A shark from the land: for beginners · Open original
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- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
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Sources
- Myfwc.com
- Catchafloridamemory.com
Fishing videos from local voices
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.