NSB Shark Hunters – Captain Dustin

Join NSB Shark Hunters for a once-in-a-lifetime fishing adventure! Captain Dustin Smith will help you catch some real monsters from the sandy New Smyrna Beach, known as the “Shark Bite Capital of the World”.

Get an adrenaline rush to start your day with excitement, you can meet your guide in the morning on the beach and take your chances with these sea legends. You will go out depending on the tide, but Dustin can be pretty flexible.

If you want to have a more relaxed, enjoyable experience, you can join them in the evening, and watch the sunset on the horizon with a rod in your hands.

You don’t have anything to worry about in advance, except for getting a valid Florida fishing license and bringing it with you, as well as the Shark fishing permit course, which is available for free from the FWC. All the equipment will be provided, including rods, rigs, and bait.

Target different species of sharks, like Bull, Hammerhead, Blacktip, Thresher, and Tiger Shark. It’s a very exciting challenge that you surely won’t forget!

Feel free to bring your family along with you since you only pay if you’re fishing, and spectating is free. Kids older than 13 will get the chance to try their luck in these waters, but anglers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Since you’ll be shore fishing, there’s no need for life vests. Your excursion will be catch, tag, and release. Your guide will provide chairs and water, but you should bring some snacks to stay refreshed throughout the experience.

While this listing is dedicated to nighttime land-based fishing, Capt. Dustin offers daytime deep sea charters as well. You can find his deep sea listing by scrolling below and clicking his captain profile.

If this location is booked on the night you want to go out, please look at the captain’s Bethune and Ormond Beach listings, located close by!

Captain Dustin has one thing on his mind when he goes out, catching and tagging sharks! Don’t forget to tip the first first mate!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    US $350
    Spend 5 hours fishing for monster sharks and stay on land the whole time! Your guide will bring chairs and provide some complimentary bottled water so just bring your fishing license (with Shark permit), any other food and drinks, and get ready to hook into the likes of Bull, Hammerhead, Blacktip, Thresher, or Tiger Shark! Spectating is always free, but please have the spectators bring their own chairs.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Shark Hunt (One Person Only)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Feb 28
    US $225
    Spend 5 hours fishing for monster sharks and stay on land the whole time! Your guide will bring chairs and provide some complimentary bottled water so just bring your fishing license (with Shark permit), any other food and drinks, and get ready to hook into the likes of Bull, Hammerhead, Blacktip, Thresher, or Tiger Shark! Spectating is always free, but please have the spectators bring their own chairs.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
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FAQs about NSB Shark Hunters – Captain Dustin

NSB Shark Hunters – Captain Dustin offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $175 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $225 per group - 5 Hour Shark Hunt (One Person Only) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with NSB Shark Hunters – Captain Dustin, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Toilet Public facilities

Trips booked with NSB Shark Hunters – Captain Dustin include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Canyon Reels)
  • Live Bait (Any and all Fishing we do is included in the trip cost )
  • Lures
  • First Mate (Tips are always appreciated based on your experience. Normally, my wife is with us as the first mate.)

NSB Shark Hunters – Captain Dustin offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Land based shark fishing.)

NSB Shark Hunters – Captain Dustin offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing

Top targeted fish species with NSB Shark Hunters – Captain Dustin include:
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Shark (Nurse)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Shark (Tiger)

Meet the Charter Operator

NSB Shark Hunters
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
100 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
256 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2019
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Dustin Smith and his team of professionals have over 30 years of combined shark fishing experience. They only have one thing on their minds when they go out, catching and tagging Sharks! They truly care about their customers having a great time on land or sea while getting excited over reeling in some Shark monsters. The NBS Shark Hunters crew will ensure that you have a good experience and that your trip is productive. They have two fishing options, land-based (morning or night) and sea-based (morning offshore).
Our Team
Owen R.
Captain
Tyler W.
Captain
Dustin S.
Captain
Shell S.
First mate
Reed M.
Business associate
Sgt Dean M.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark
Shark (Bonnethead) Bonnethead Shark
Shark (Bull) Bull Shark
Shark (Hammerhead) Hammerhead Shark

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Land based shark fishing.

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Public facilities

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Canyon Reels
Live Bait
Any and all Fishing we do is included in the trip cost 
Lures
First Mate
Tips are always appreciated based on your experience. Normally, my wife is with us as the first mate.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids are always welcome!
Catch and Release Mandatory
Sharks are tagged for NOAA
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Always fun and informative

NEW  5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM) on February 26, 2024
I have been out with Dusty several times while it’s not guaranteed you will catch something (it’s called fishing not catching...
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14 yr. Old Grandson Reels in a 7’ Tiger Shark weighing 350 - 400 Pounds!!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM) on February 23, 2024
What an amazing time my grandson and I had when we went shark fishing with Captain Dustin Smith. We both thoroughly enjoyed...
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NSB Shark Hunters - Review 2/26/2024

NEW  5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM) on February 26, 2024
NSB Shark Hunters is Run by Dusty & Rochelle and we are return Visitors and can’t Say enough Great things on this great experience...
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5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM) on January 30, 2024
What a great experience.  I love fishing for sharks.  I have caught many from a boat, but never from the beach.  Knowing...
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The Shark Fishing was the highlight of our trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM) on October 18, 2023
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