{"id":28753,"date":"2021-06-25T09:11:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T07:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=28753"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:25:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:25:37","slug":"shark-fishing-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/shark-fishing-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fish for Shark in Florida: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Sharks get a bad rep &ndash; undeservingly so, if we may add. Sure, there are some big-toothed and fierce ones that you may not want to come across, but there are also plenty of docile varieties that make great targets for anglers of all ages and skill levels. If you go <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/fish\/shark-blacktip\/us\/FL?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=28753\">Shark fishing in Florida<\/a>, you&rsquo;ll get a taste of what it&rsquo;s like to fish for various members of this family.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/rh81n2kvpc.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='rh81n2kvpc']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/rh81n2kvpc\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"rh81n2kvpc\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">Florida is home to the largest concentration of Sharks in the world so if you&rsquo;re after an exhilarating fishing experience, the Sunshine State is the place for you. If you&rsquo;ve been Shark fishing before, you already know how versatile it is. Stay inshore and there are plenty of species to target with kids or head into deeper waters to battle bigger fish.\r\n\r\nIn this video, we&rsquo;re covering our top 5 locations for Shark fishing in Florida, as well as some important rules and regulations to keep in mind before you set out.\r\n\r\nIf you want to see even more videos like this one, make sure you&rsquo;re hitting the like and subscribe buttons below &ndash; now, let&rsquo;s dive in. Most people still think of Sharks as man-eating beasts. The reality is pretty different, though. Most of the Shark species you can fish for in Florida aren&rsquo;t dangerous to humans at all.\r\n\r\nInshore and nearshore varieties like Blacktip and Bonnethead Sharks are actually quite timid and shy, making them beginner-friendly and kid-proof &ndash; which doesn&rsquo;t mean you won&rsquo;t have a fun time catching them.\r\n\r\nOne of the best places to catch these species &ndash; and others &ndash; is the Florida Keys. Featuring 800 coral cay islands, fishing in the Keys is excellent year-round but, if you want to hook into Sharks, book a trip during your winter vacation. Species like Blacktip and Bonnethead Sharks are migratory, and the Keys are their preferred winter destination.\r\n\r\nYou can cruise for bigger fish offshore when setting out from the Keys too, but\r\n\r\nour next destination is one the best for adrenaline junkies far and wide. Yep, we&rsquo;re talking about &ldquo;the luckiest fishing village in the world.&rdquo; Destin has one of the largest charter fleets in the state, which is a huge indicator of how good the fishing here is. And that extends to Sharks, too.\r\n\r\nYou&rsquo;ll find your Blacktip and Bonnethead inshore but it&rsquo;s deep waters you want to look to for heart-pumping action. The Gulf&rsquo;s waters get drastically deeper only 12 miles from Destin&rsquo;s shore thanks to what&rsquo;s called the &ldquo;100-fathom curve,&rdquo; a steep drop-off that makes offshore fishing more accessible than anywhere else in the state. That&rsquo;s good news if you&rsquo;re after species like Mako Sharks. These fish are at the top of adrenaline-seeking anglers&rsquo; lists for a number of reasons.\r\n\r\nNot only can they exceed speeds of 40+ miles an hour, but Makos are also among the strongest and most intelligent fish in the sea. They don&rsquo;t give up easily, so prepare for thrashing, ramming, and biting if you get one onboard &ndash; this isn&rsquo;t a battle for the faint of heart! Mako Sharks aren&rsquo;t the only fierce Shark species in Florida, either. Head to Tampa Bay and you&rsquo;ll be fishing in the most Shark-infested waters in the state.\r\n\r\nMost notably, it&rsquo;s a nursery for what are arguably the most aggressive fish out there &ndash; Bull Sharks. These fierce predators are tough competitors, so you&rsquo;ll need to have your wits about you when you&rsquo;re fishing for them. They can top up to 500 pounds and you&rsquo;ll find them inshore, nearshore, offshore, and occasionally in freshwater.\r\n\r\nIf a mellower trip is more your speed, no worries, Tampa Bay&rsquo;s got that too.\r\n\r\nIt&rsquo;s home to Blacktip, Bonnethead, Nurse, Tiger, and Lemon Sharks. Just remember &ndash; Florida&rsquo;s Shark fishing regulations are tight and fishing for many Shark species is prohibited. If you hook a Lemon or Tiger Shark in Florida, make sure you&rsquo;re releasing it immediately.\r\n\r\nThe next destination on our list is Daytona Beach.\r\n\r\nSome call it &ldquo;the Shark bite capital of the world&rdquo; and there are several species you can catch from both a charter boat or the shore. Like in the majority of the state, Blacktip Sharks are your most common catch in inshore and nearshore waters. They usually measure around 5 or 6 feet and though they pack a punch, they&rsquo;re considered a suitable target for all skill levels. Daytona&rsquo;s long, wide beaches are what this Atlantic-facing city is famous for and you can cast for Blacktip, Bonnethead, Nurse, and even Bull Sharks with your feet firmly planted in the sand.\r\n\r\nOn the flip side, hopping aboard a charter will give you access to deeper water species like Hammerhead and Mako Sharks. Last but certainly not least on our list is Miami. For many, it&rsquo;s the ultimate travel destination. White-sand beaches, warm weather, and great nightlife are just the start &ndash; and then there&rsquo;s the fishing.\r\n\r\nMuch like in Tampa Bay, Miami&rsquo;s waters are prime breeding grounds for Sharks. The waters of the Biscayne Bay are an important nursery for the iconic Great Hammerhead Shark, a protected species in Florida&rsquo;s waters, as well as a home to Blacktip, Bull, and Lemon sharks. And if you&rsquo;re after the bigger species like Makos, Bulls, or Hammerheads there&rsquo;s no better place to charter a boat than Miami. You&rsquo;ll need heavier tackle for these species and plenty of room on deck to haul them in.\r\n\r\nConsidering the city is home to one of Florida&rsquo;s premier charter fleets, you&rsquo;ll have plenty of options when planning your trip. Heading out with an experienced captain is especially important when you&rsquo;re Shark fishing in Florida due to heavy regulations and multiple restricted species. On top of all that, they&rsquo;ll share tips and tricks that will take your trip over the top. If you&rsquo;re just about ready to get out on the water, that&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re here.\r\n\r\nFishingBooker.com offers the largest selection of fishing charters in Florida &ndash; all in one place. With fast and easy online booking, real customer reviews, and a best price guarantee &ndash; you can spend more time focusing on what matters. Getting your friends and family together and having an incredible day on the water.\r\n\r\nSo go ahead and visit FishingBooker.com and start planning your Florida Shark fishing trip today!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p class=\"text-after-video\">And speaking of families, Shark fishing trips are a great choice if you want to fish with your relatives. Stay inshore and there are plenty of species to target with the kids. Alternatively, those looking for battles with the big varieties may want to leave the little ones behind and head into deeper waters. In this guide, we&rsquo;ll cover some of Florida&rsquo;s top Shark species, how to fish for them, and where to go.<\/p><p>We&rsquo;ll also go over the important fishing regulations you&rsquo;ll need to follow in order to fish for Sharks lawfully. This is a highly regulated family of fish in the Sunshine State so make sure to pay close attention. Without further ado, let&rsquo;s dive in!<\/p><h2 id=\"what-sharks-can-i-catch-in-florida\">What Sharks can I catch in Florida?<\/h2><p>There are over <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/shark-facts\/\">400 species of Shark<\/a> in the world, and Florida is home to some of the biggest and meanest out there. Some are year-round residents, whereas others are only seasonal visitors. Like we mentioned earlier, Shark fishing regulations in Florida are tight and many species are off-limits. If you catch one of these, make sure to catch and release them immediately. For now, let&rsquo;s turn our attention to those you can target freely.<\/p><h3 id=\"blacktip-sharks\">Blacktip Sharks<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135431\/Blacktip-Sharks-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"An angler holding a Blacktip Shark caught on a charter fishing trip.\" class=\"wp-image-44842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135431\/Blacktip-Sharks-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135431\/Blacktip-Sharks-1024x683-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/01\/14135431\/Blacktip-Sharks-1024x683-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>These light tackle fighters are an excellent inshore target if you&rsquo;re<a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-florida\/\"> fishing in Florida<\/a>. Blacktip Sharks prefer their waters warm and shallow, meaning they&rsquo;re well-dispersed across the state&rsquo;s estuaries, bays, and coastal waters. They usually measure around 5 or 6 feet and are considered quite timid, making them an excellent target for various skill levels.<\/p><p>That doesn&rsquo;t mean they won&rsquo;t fight hard when they get a hold of your <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-bait-101\/\">bait<\/a>, though! You can fish for Blacktip Sharks year-round, though it&#8217;s a good idea to follow their migration patterns. Large schools move into the inshore waters surrounding Palm Beach County around January and stay through March. Come April, they&rsquo;ll start heading back up north, towards the Carolinas, so don&rsquo;t miss out on your chance to chase &lsquo;em.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='100' data-destination-title='Florida' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='shark_blacktip'data-headline='Top Shark Fishing Charters in Florida'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"bonnethead-sharks\">Bonnethead Sharks<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/Bonnethead.jpg\" alt=\"A family of anglers holding a Bonnethead Shark each.\" class=\"wp-image-28769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/Bonnethead.jpg 960w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/Bonnethead-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/Bonnethead-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><p>Head a little further out and you&rsquo;ll also come across Bonnethead Sharks. Like Blacktip Sharks, this species migrates south to Florida in the winter months. They&rsquo;re particularly abundant in nearshore waters, though you may also find them in the sand and mud flats. You&rsquo;ll usually see Bonnethead&rsquo;s measuring in the 2&ndash;3 foot range, reaching a maximum length of about 4 feet.<\/p><p>This makes them an excellent target for light tackle fishing and even fly fishing, no matter your skill level. Their timid and shy nature means they&#8217;re even suitable for kids fishing trips. Plus, their unique &ldquo;bonnet&rdquo; shaped heads make for a great photo opportunity. And if you&#8217;re looking for tasty table fare, Bonnetheads count for some of the most delicious Sharks out there.<\/p><h3 id=\"bull-sharks\">Bull Sharks<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143148\/bull-shark-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two male anglers posing with a Bull Shark caught in the surf.\" class=\"wp-image-28759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143148\/bull-shark-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143148\/bull-shark-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143148\/bull-shark-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143148\/bull-shark.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Let&rsquo;s get something out of the way right off the bat &ndash; Bull Sharks are aggressive. These fierce predators will eat just about anything. They also inhabit various waters so you&rsquo;ll need to have your wits about you if you plan on targeting them. In Florida, you&rsquo;ll find them inshore, nearshore, offshore, and occasionally in freshwater.<\/p><p>To give you an idea of the sizes they can reach, Florida&rsquo;s record-breaking Bull Shark weighs just over 500 pounds and measures 92 inches. The minimum size for harvesting Bulls in the state is 54 inches, and you&rsquo;ll most likely reel in fish in the 6&ndash;8 foot range. If you&rsquo;re brave enough to go after this predator, gear up with medium-heavy tackle and oily live bait.<\/p><h3 id=\"shortfin-mako-sharks\">Shortfin Mako Sharks<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2020\/09\/14144935\/Mako-Shark-4.jpg\" alt=\"A young Mako Shark being released back into the ocean.\" class=\"wp-image-18804\"><\/figure><p>To battle it out with Shortfin Mako Sharks, you&rsquo;ll have to head into really deep waters. In Florida, these Sharks typically reside way out in the Gulf Stream, where they feed on the likes of Tuna and Swordfish. Makos can catch their prey on account of the astonishing speeds they move at. Often exceeding 40+ miles per hour, their speed also allows them to make spectacular leaps out of the water.<\/p><p>Pulling one onto the boat after getting a bite is half the fun. Makos are incredibly strong and very intelligent. That means they won&rsquo;t give up easily. They&rsquo;ll throw themselves onto the boat, bite it, and ram it, so make sure you&rsquo;re adequately prepared. This species can exceed 500 pounds and measure up to 12 feet.<\/p><h3 id=\"and-more\">And More!<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/And-more-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An angler posing with a Nurse Shark aboard a charter boat.\" class=\"wp-image-28770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/And-more-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/And-more-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/And-more-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/And-more.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>There are plenty more Sharks in Florida. Species like Nurse Sharks, Blacknose, Atlantic Sharpnose, Porbeagle, Thresher, Spinner, and Blue Sharks are also possible catches when you head out on your trip.<\/p><p>Like we mentioned earlier, there are also many protected species. This list includes Lemon Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Sandbar Sharks, and Great Hammerhead Sharks. If you can accidentally hook one of these, just make sure to release it immediately.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='100' data-destination-title='Florida' data-category-title='Shark Fishing' data-category='fish' data-category-id='263' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about Shark Fishing in Florida<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-can-i-go-shark-fishing-in-florida\">How can I go Shark fishing in Florida?<\/h2><p>Sharks fishing in Florida is best done from a charter boat or from the shore. Below, we&rsquo;ll go into detail so you can choose the best option for you.<\/p><h3 id=\"charter-boat-fishing-for-sharks\">Charter Boat Fishing for Sharks<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143146\/Charter-Boat-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The bow of a boat gliding through Florida's blue waters.\" class=\"wp-image-28766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143146\/Charter-Boat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143146\/Charter-Boat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143146\/Charter-Boat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143146\/Charter-Boat.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Whether you&rsquo;re heading out on an inshore adventure with the kids or on a multi-hour offshore trip, <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/state\/us\/FL?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=28753\">charter boat fishing<\/a> for Sharks is an awesome experience. You won&rsquo;t have to worry about things like fishing licenses, gear, or bait in most cases. On top of that, your knowledgeable local captain can share tips and tricks that will take your trip over the top.<\/p><p>Being aboard a boat gives you the luxury of changing spots if the fish aren&rsquo;t biting, as well as the opportunity to test out different techniques. If you don&rsquo;t have previous experience fishing for Sharks, heading out with a captain gives you extra peace of mind. Boating one takes even more skill than getting a bite and these fierce creatures can often be tough to tame.<\/p><h3 id=\"surf-fishing-for-sharks-in-florida\">Surf Fishing for Sharks in Florida<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2023\/09\/14145239\/Panama-City-Beach-surf-fishing.jpg\" alt=\"Three fishing rods perched on Panama City Beach, Florida.\" class=\"wp-image-16297\"><\/figure><p>Sharks come a lot closer to shore than most people realize. Luckily, most of Florida&rsquo;s inshore varieties are timid, making it safe for swimmers and exciting for anglers. Many of the state&#8217;s inshore dwellers can be hooked from the beach using an 8&ndash;10&rsquo; surf rod. Often, they&rsquo;re the biggest creatures swimming this close to shore, making for a thrilling day out.<\/p><p>There are a few more rules you&rsquo;ll have to follow when fishing from shore, though. The first thing you&rsquo;ll have to do is get your Shored-Based Shark Fishing Permit. This involves taking an online educational course, alongside purchasing a regular fishing license. Things like the use of metal leaders over 4-feet long and chumming also aren&#8217;t allowed. You&#8217;ll also need to make sure surf fishing on the beach is allowed and keep your distance from swimmers.<\/p><h2 id=\"best-places-to-go-shark-fishing-in-florida\">Best Places to Go Shark Fishing in Florida<\/h2><p>Sharks are widespread throughout the Sunshine State and narrowing it down to only a few top destinations was no easy feat. What you&rsquo;ll see below is only scratching the surface of what&rsquo;s on offer, but it should help you get started.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143147\/Florida-Keys-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of the Florida Keys surrounded by turquoise blue waters\" class=\"wp-image-28762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143147\/Florida-Keys-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143147\/Florida-Keys-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143147\/Florida-Keys-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143147\/Florida-Keys.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/florida-keys?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=28753\">Florida Keys<\/a>: <\/strong>The fishing epicenter of Florida for most species &ndash; Sharks included. Migratory species like Blacktip and Bonnethead love to spend the winters here. Proximity to the breeding grounds of larger Sharks like Bull and Mako round out the list of reasons why the fishing here is so good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/sarasota?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=28753\">Sarasota<\/a>: <\/strong>The waters surrounding Sarasota are the perfect grounds for Shark fishing. Head to Turtle Beach for surf fishing. You can also hop on a charter boat and head to the nearshore reefs to reel in larger species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/destin?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=28753\">Destin<\/a>: <\/strong>Sharks including Nurse, Spinner, Mako, Bull, and more all call the waters surrounding Destin home. It&rsquo;s a top spot for adrenaline junkies chasing a trophy. You can try your luck in the Gulf or even explore the waters a few miles into the bay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/fort-myers?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=28753\">Fort Myers<\/a>: <\/strong>If you&rsquo;re fishing in the winter months, Fort Myers and Sanibel Island are great places to chase Sharks. Target Bonnethead and Blacktip Sharks inshore or move into nearshore waters to battle it out with aggressive Bull Sharks.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/region\/us\/tampa-bay?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=28753\">Tampa Bay<\/a>: <\/strong>Tampa Bay is the perfect nursery environment for Sharks. The mouth of the Alafia River is a prime breeding spot for Bull Sharks, whereas Terra Ceia Bay, at the mouth of Tampa Bay, is an excellent spot for Blacktip Sharks.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"expert-insights-caitlyn-gatrells-tips\">Expert Insights: <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/author\/caitlyn-gatrell\/\">Caitlyn Gatrell<\/a>&#8216;s Tips<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2024\/12\/05105654\/caitlyn-shark.jpg\" alt=\"Two people are kneeling on a rocky beach at night, showing off their shore fishing skills. They're posing triumphantly with a caught Shark lying on the ground between them, holding a fishing pole.\" class=\"wp-image-71701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2024\/12\/05105654\/caitlyn-shark.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2024\/12\/05105654\/caitlyn-shark-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2024\/12\/05105654\/caitlyn-shark-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2024\/12\/05105654\/caitlyn-shark-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Caitlyn Gatrell<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;You can find Shark fishing opportunities along the beaches, piers, mangroves, backwaters, flats, open ocean, and more. The entire tidal Florida shoreline stretches over 8,400 miles and, honestly, they&#8217;ll explore just about anywhere they can fit! Night shore fishing on the beach, especially, is a big hit at hooking up to some monsters. Sharks have even been discovered in freshwater areas in Florida &ndash; mainly due to over-flooding, but still, they try to get anywhere they can!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I can attest that in the Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades, they are very popular down here and we see them every time we go out and about in every habitat. Since they&#8217;re pretty much at the top of the marine food chain (minus human interferences), they have the ability to kinda just repopulate over and over.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"florida-shark-fishing-regulations\">Florida Shark Fishing Regulations<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143147\/Florida-Shark-Fishing-Rules-1024x683.jpg\" alt='An infographic with the text \"Florida Shark Fishing Rules\" on a blue background with the Florida flag.' class=\"wp-image-28764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143147\/Florida-Shark-Fishing-Rules-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143147\/Florida-Shark-Fishing-Rules-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143147\/Florida-Shark-Fishing-Rules-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143147\/Florida-Shark-Fishing-Rules.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Like we&rsquo;ve said throughout, Sharks are highly regulated species so it&rsquo;s extra important to stay up-to-date on the rules. The first thing you&rsquo;ll need to do is fairly obvious &ndash; buy a fishing license. This applies to all anglers between the ages of 16&ndash;65, with the exception of those fishing with a licensed charter captain. For more detailed information on Florida fishing licenses, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/florida-fishing-license\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p><p>The state divides harvestable Sharks into groups:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Group 1 Sharks include the likes of Blacktip and Bonnethead and have no minimum size limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are several species in Group 2 including Nurse, Bull, and Spinner Sharks. To harvest one of these, a Sharks fork length must measure at a minimum of 54 inches.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Overall, the bag limit is one Shark per person per day, and two Sharks per vessel (regardless of whether there are more than two anglers on board). These rules are subject to change so make sure to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/fishing\/saltwater\/recreational\/sharks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FWC&rsquo;s Shark page<\/a> periodically.<\/p><p>Please note that Mako Sharks may no longer be harvested.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"shark-fishing-in-florida-faqs\">Shark Fishing in Florida FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fb94b1eeab1\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fb94b1eeab1-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Is Shark fishing illegal in Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fb94b1eeab1-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Generally speaking, Shark fishing in Florida is legal. Species that you can harvest are: Atlantic Sharpnose, Blacknose, Blacktip, Bonnethead, Finetooth, Smooth Dogfish, Florida Smoothhound, Gulf Smoothhound, Bull, Nurse, Spinner, Blue, Porbeagle, and Thresher.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are a lot of Shark species on the prohibited list, such as Dusky, Lemon, Longfin Mako, Great Hammerhead, Tiger Shark, and many others.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fb94b1eeab1-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can you fish for Sharks in Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fb94b1eeab1-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Yes, you can fish for Sharks in Florida. In fact, there are more than a dozen of fish species you can fish for here.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fb94b1eeab1-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Do you need as Shark fishing license in Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fb94b1eeab1-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Yes. In order to fish for Sharks in Florida you need to purchase a valid fishing license. Besides all the permits, you also have to pay attention to rules and regulations regarding species, size and bag limits, and gear restrictions.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"3\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69fb94b1eeab1-item-3\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Where to Shark fish in Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69fb94b1eeab1-item-3\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Florida is blessed with numerous Shark fishing spots, but if need one place as a starting point, go to the Keys. These waters are productive and abundant in different Shark species.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Shark fishing illegal in Florida?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Generally speaking, Shark fishing in Florida is legal. 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These waters are productive and abundant in different Shark species.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 id=\"shark-fishing-in-florida-not-as-scary-as-it-sounds\">Shark Fishing in Florida: Not As Scary As It Sounds<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/Sharks-outro-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two anglers aboard a charter boat holding a Shark each.\" class=\"wp-image-28772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/Sharks-outro-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/Sharks-outro-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/Sharks-outro-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2021\/06\/14143145\/Sharks-outro.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>See, Sharks aren&#8217;t so bad! In fact, most aren&#8217;t aggressive at all. Heading into inshore waters will see you come across plenty of docile creatures that are great targets for any angler. On the other hand, battles with deep-dwelling predators are on the cards too. There&#8217;s no better place than Florida&#8217;s warm waters to target them, so what are you waiting for?!<\/p><p><em>Have you been Shark fishing in Florida? How was it? Where did you go? Let us know in the comments below &ndash; we love to hear from you!<\/em><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharks get a bad rep &ndash; undeservingly so, if we may add. Sure, there are some big-toothed and fierce ones that you may not want to come across, but there are also plenty of docile varieties that make great targets for anglers of all ages and skill levels. 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