Spinner shark in Florida

Meet the species

Spinner shark
Image credit: © diane rome peebles

Scientific name

Carcharhinus brevipinna

Overview

Distributed throughout inshore and offshore waters, typically preferring higher salinities, but juveniles have been known to follow the tide into lower portions of bays. A very active, fast-swimming shark often seen breaching the surface in a spinning motion (where it gets its common name) while in pursuit of prey. Known to form schools and are highly migratory throughout the northern gulf of mexico and along atlantic coast (Florida to north carolina).

At a glance

Regions
Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater

Florida fishing record

Weight
190 lb
Location
Flagler beach
Date
Apr 3, 1986
Angler
Mrs. Gladys prior
Type
Florida state record

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Record catch notes

190.0 lb; by mrs. Gladys prior; on 04/03/1986; at flagler beach

When to fish

Good months

January–december

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Where to fish

Florida regions

Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic

Water

Saltwater

Habitat

Distributed throughout inshore and offshore waters, typically preferring higher salinities, but juveniles have been known to follow the tide into lower portions of bays. A very active, fast-swimming shark often seen breaching the surface in a spinning motion (where it gets its common name) while in pursuit of prey. Known to form schools and are highly migratory throughout the northern gulf of mexico and along atlantic coast (Florida to north carolina).

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Sources

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