Bonnethead
Sphyrna tiburo
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.
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- National record
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Recorded profile
- habitat summary
- Abundant in nearshore Florida waters. Commonly seen over shallow sand and mud flats. Moves into deeper coastal waters during the colder months.
- diet
- Not recorded
- preferred bait
- squid; live shrimp
- preferred lures
- light jighead presenting squid on bottom
- techniques
- squid on jighead on bottom; or shrimp under float on mono; circle hooks; release gear
- peak months
- Not recorded
States with a source record
Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · South Carolina · Texas
Source evidence by state
- Alabama — Bonnethead · seed: www.outdooralabama.com · www.outdooralabama.com
- Florida — Bonnethead Shark · enriched: myfwc.com · www.floridasportsman.com · www.floridasportsman.com · myfwc.com
- Georgia — Bonnethead · seed: georgiawildlife.com · georgiawildlife.com · georgiawildlife.com
- Louisiana — Bonnethead · seed: www.wlf.louisiana.gov · www.wlf.louisiana.gov · www.wlf.louisiana.gov
- Mississippi — Bonnethead · seed: www.mdwfp.com · dmr.ms.gov · www.mdwfp.com
- South Carolina — Bonnethead · seed: www.dnr.sc.gov · www.dnr.sc.gov · www.dnr.sc.gov · www.dnr.sc.gov
- Texas — Bonnethead · seed: tpwd.texas.gov · tpwd.texas.gov
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.