Dusky shark in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Carcharhinus obscurus
Overview
A cosmopolitan species inhabiting continental nearshore areas and offshore waters. Adults are known to migrate great distances and avoid estuaries with low salinities. Juveniles congregate in shallow bays and estuaries.
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 764 lb 4 oz
- Location
- Longboat key
- Date
- May 28, 1982
- Angler
- Warren girle
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
764.25 lb; by warren girle; on 05/28/1982; at longboat key
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
A cosmopolitan species inhabiting continental nearshore areas and offshore waters. Adults are known to migrate great distances and avoid estuaries with low salinities. Juveniles congregate in shallow bays and estuaries.
Videos
- What is the best shark bait? How to catch sharks from the beach. (anna maria island, FL- fishing) · Open original
- Tips and tactics for getting into shark fishing from the beach · Open original
- There are TOO MANY sharks! - bull shark catch, clean, and cook · Open original
- Shark fishing Florida - PART 2 (700LB dusky shark) · Open original
- First team dinner on mack is gonna hit. 🍴... · Open original
- Found the tiniest stingray denticle i’ve ever seen yesterday 😩... · Open original
Sources
- Myfwc.com
- Catchafloridamemory.com
Fishing videos from local voices
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.