Sandbar shark in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Overview
True to its name, it prefers coastal and offshore sandy areas of the Florida gulf and atlantic coasts. Exclusively a marine species, but known to venture near mouths of rivers and estuarine systems. Essentially a bottom-dwelling species found at depths up to 200 feet, but seasonally migrates into deeper water during summer months and returning to warmer waters during the winter.
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
True to its name, it prefers coastal and offshore sandy areas of the Florida gulf and atlantic coasts. Exclusively a marine species, but known to venture near mouths of rivers and estuarine systems. Essentially a bottom-dwelling species found at depths up to 200 feet, but seasonally migrates into deeper water during summer months and returning to warmer waters during the winter.
Videos
- Lbsf- sandbar shark catch and release! · Open original
- How to catch A shark from the land: for beginners · Open original
- Caught and cooked a shark from the beach!! *catch, clean, & cook* · Open original
- Tips and tactics for getting into shark fishing from the beach · Open original
- First team dinner on mack is gonna hit. 🍴... · Open original
- Found the tiniest stingray denticle i’ve ever seen yesterday 😩... · 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.