Caribbean reef shark in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Carcharhinus perezii
Overview
Found near coral reefs in the caribbean and off south america; rarely found north of the Florida keys. Sometimes found lying motionless in coral caves and resting on the bottom of the sea floor.
Typical size
Up to 8 feet
At a glance
- Regions
- Keys
- Water
- Saltwater
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Where to fish
Florida regions
Keys
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Found near coral reefs in the caribbean and off south america; rarely found north of the Florida keys. Sometimes found lying motionless in coral caves and resting on the bottom of the sea floor.
Videos
- Reef sharks and live bait. · Open original
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- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.