Nurse shark in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Ginglymostoma cirratum
Overview
An abundant, coastal, tropical and subtropical shark that inhabits nearshore waters of both the gulf and atlantic coasts of Florida. Often seen lying motionless on the bottom. Preferred habitats are coral reefs, rocks, and mangrove islands.
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
An abundant, coastal, tropical and subtropical shark that inhabits nearshore waters of both the gulf and atlantic coasts of Florida. Often seen lying motionless on the bottom. Preferred habitats are coral reefs, rocks, and mangrove islands.
Videos
- Nurse shark! Catch clean cook (FL keys bridge fishing) · Open original
- HUGE nurse shark catch & release!!! Florida keys shark fishing LIVE on twitch.tv! · Open original
- Clear-Water shark fishing!!! Catch & release nurse shark from shore! · Open original
- Sight casted nurse shark fishing the flats in the Florida keys (Florida series) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
Sources
- Myfwc.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.