Blue shark in Florida

Meet the species

Blue shark
Image credit: © diane rome peebles

Scientific name

Prionace glauca

Overview

Found worldwide in temperate and tropical pelagic (open ocean) waters. They rarely approach nearshore areas, but have been documented near oceanic islands and where the continental shelf is narrow.

Typical size

Up to 12.5 feet

At a glance

Water
Saltwater

When to fish

Good months

January–december

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Where to fish

Water

Saltwater

Habitat

Found worldwide in temperate and tropical pelagic (open ocean) waters. They rarely approach nearshore areas, but have been documented near oceanic islands and where the continental shelf is narrow.

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Sources

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.