state record evidence
Source context: Florida
- Record type
- florida state
- Record weight lb
- 1069.06
- Record location
- Pensacola
- Record date
- 06/20/1981
- Record angler
- Richard Baggs
- Record catch text
- 1069.06 lb; by Richard Baggs; on 06/20/1981; at Pensacola
Tiger shark
Galeocerdo cuvier
A state link is a recorded source association, not a catch guarantee or confirmation that targeting is legal. Check current regulations with the responsible state agency.
- Peak months
- Typical depth
- Typical size
- Up to 15.5 feet
- Catch minimum
- National record
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Biology, seasons and size reflect the canonical source record, which may contain Florida context. They are not state-specific guidance for every linked state. Missing fields remain unfilled.
Overview
- Habitat summary
- 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.
- Water type
- saltwater
When to fish
- Good months
- Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
- Seasonality
- Year-round presence/fishing opportunity (intentional display).
Where to fish
- Habitat summary
- 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.
- Habitat zone
- both
- Fishing zone
- both
How to catch
Not in the source.
Bait & lures
Not in the source.
Size
- Typical size
- Up to 15.5 feet
Records
Recorded catches retain their source scope; state and world catches are not national records.
Related states & places
Place links are planning context, not proof of local species presence. Florida city links marked local context follow existing directory relationships, not catch reports.
Florida fishing guide
Texas fishing guide
Source-linked directories
Real local listings currently cover Florida only. Boat-ramp, charter and creator links below follow existing Florida species relationships. Bait-shop links are city context only, not species-targeting evidence.
Boat ramps — Florida
Selected examples from 655 source-linked directory records.
- Lynn Haven A.L. Kinsaul Park Paddlecraft Access
- Grassy Point Road Paddlecraft Access
- Sandra Road Road Paddlecraft Access
- Frank Nelson Park - Paddlecraft Access
- Bay County 26th Street Park Paddlecraft Access
- Amhurst Street Park Paddlecraft Access
- Jan Cooley Drive Paddlecraft Access
- Laurie Avenue Paddlecraft Dock
Browse the Florida boat ramps directory
Bait shops — Florida
Selected examples from 356 source-linked city-context records.
- Cathey's Hardware And Tackle
- Mexico Beach Marina
- ANGLERS TACKLE
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- B J's Marine Services
- Brooks Bait & Tackle LLC
- Buster's Beer & Bait
- Half Hitch-Panama City Beach
Browse the Florida bait shops directory
Fishing creators — Florida
Selected examples from 4 source-linked directory records.
Related species
Navigation links share a recorded scientific genus or a source state and water-type grouping. This is not a claim of identical habitat or legal targeting.
Source evidence by state
Florida
- common name local
- Tiger Shark
- scientific name local
- Galeocerdo cuvier
- water type local
- saltwater
- enrichment status
- enriched
- geo regions fl
- Statewide Gulf
- range precision
- statewide
- record catch text
- 1069.06 lb; by Richard Baggs; on 06/20/1981; at Pensacola
Texas
- common name local
- Tiger Shark
- scientific name local
- Galeocerdo cuvier
- water type local
- saltwater
- enrichment status
- seed
Legacy Florida source profiles
LoveToFish is a national fishing guide. Fish species coverage spans all 50 states. Ramp, charter, bait shop, and creator directories currently cover Florida. Verify current local regulations with the responsible agency.