Thresher shark in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Alopias vulpinus
Overview
Adults are observed offshore and in oceanic waters, sometimes wandering close to coastal areas in search of food. Juveniles inhabit coastal bays and nearshore areas.
Typical size
Up to 20 feet
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
Adults are observed offshore and in oceanic waters, sometimes wandering close to coastal areas in search of food. Juveniles inhabit coastal bays and nearshore areas.
Videos
- Thresher shark fishing tips 2016 · Open original
- Chasin' tail TV · Open original
- The secret RIG for thresher sharks (we caught 8 sharks!!!) · Open original
- Thresher sharks - how to catch them - the totally awesome fishing show · Open original
- Setting up thresher shark rig using a floater ( hermosa beach ) · 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 (2 pages)
Fishing videos from local voices
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.