Shark Fishing

Shark fishing is a sport that combines fisherman against one of the oldest animals on the planet. It is an exciting form of fishing when productive and is usually done, but not always, by chumming the water close to your fishing grounds and fishing with an alive or dead natural bait.

Shark Fishing

Equipment required for Shark Fishing

You will need to use a surf rod if fishing on the shore to ensure you get a large cast out to the required fishing grounds. If from a boat you will use a strong boat rod, suitable fishing reel and strong line, hook and a wire trace.

The bait will be a natural bait that is either alive or dead.

Species to target when Shark Fishing

Popular shark species to catch include gummy shark, blue shark, hammerhead shark and mako shark.

Best Places to try Shark Fishing

Shark fishing can be done anywhere in the world providing the waters are known to have sharks. Destinations such as Australia, the United States are common to have fishermen chasing shark as a required catch.

Best Shark Fishing Fishing Charters

Mamusa

12 39,37 ft

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (MX)

From $600
Deposit non-refundable

El Alcantara

6 25,59 ft

Cadiz, Spain (ES)

From $374
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

EK-4

5 34,78 ft

Vila Real do Santo Antonio, Algarve (PT)

From $802
Deposit non-refundable

Llobarrete I

4 20,67 ft

Cambrils, Spain (ES)

From $90
Deposit non-refundable

Rodman 1100

10 36,09 ft

Cascais, Portugal (PT)

From $374
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

Sofia

8 34,00 ft

Mazatlan, Mexico (MX)

From $725
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Pilar 2

8 35,00 ft

Cala d'Or, Mallorca (ES)

From $417
Deposit non-refundable

Artena

5 39,37 ft

Jezera, Croatia (HR)

From $882
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Mahi Dreamer

4 26,00 ft

Mazatlan, Mexico (MX)

From $200
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice