Tiger shark in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Galeocerdo cuvier
Overview
Common throughout Florida and occurs worldwide in tropical and warm-temperate waters. Found in a variety of habitats including river mouths, shallow bays, and open ocean.
Typical size
Up to 15.5 feet
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf
- Water
- Saltwater
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 1069 lb 1 oz
- Location
- Pensacola
- Date
- Jun 20, 1981
- Angler
- Richard baggs
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
1069.06 lb; by richard baggs; on 06/20/1981; at pensacola
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Common throughout Florida and occurs worldwide in tropical and warm-temperate waters. Found in a variety of habitats including river mouths, shallow bays, and open ocean.
Videos
- What is the best shark bait? How to catch sharks from the beach. (anna maria island, FL- fishing) · Open original
- How to catch A shark from the land: for beginners · Open original
- Tips and tactics for getting into shark fishing from the beach · Open original
- Shark fishing Florida - PART 1 (800LB tiger shark) · 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 (2 pages)
- Catchafloridamemory.com
Fishing videos from local voices
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.