Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1

It’s summer fun fishing time! The time of the year for catching what’s plentiful – sharks, that is!

Truly an experience that your kids will tell all their friends about as soon as they get back home! Well, that’s how it would have worked back in our childhood days, but now the kids’ friends will be looking at photos before you’re even off the boat! Treat your family to this exciting adventure!

When you visit Hilton Head Island, SC contact Dolphin Discoveries Nature Tours & Family Shark Fishing. Whether the kids are 5 or 8 and reeling in 1-2 footers, or your harder-to-please teenagers are on board and we go to the holes where the 3,4 and even 5 footers hang out either way, the kids will be full of smiles!

Our 22’ Carolina Skiff is made for recreational boating and fishing. It’s a great boat to catch some Sharks, stop to see a few dolphins, and enjoy all the beautiful scenery Hilton Head has to offer! This charter can accommodate a group max of 6 guests(Generally, we fish 4 rods max at a time), although ...less people(or with children) gives more room to move about.

Whether a Hammerhead, Bull Shark, Blacktip, or maybe a huge Ray putting up the fight of a lifetime, it’s Hilton Head fun at its best! Our Captains have kids themselves that love to go fishing with their dads on their days off so you won’t be dealing with the old salty fishing guy that does most of the fishing for you. These guys love seeing the excitement on your kids’ faces just like they see on their own kids!

Teens and children are more than welcome and the crew is very enthusiastic to teach them to fish. For Dolphin Discoveries and Family Shark Fishing, it’s all about summer fun and the kids! Of course, an enthusiastic adult group we love to have as well! All fishing gear, bait, and licensing are included.

The price shown is cash price.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark (11:30AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    US $448
    Certainly, fishing is fishing but I honestly can't remember the last summertime shark trip that didn't catch at least several sharks. It's not at all unusual to reel in more than you can count on your fingers of both hands. Maybe even your toes!! The warm waters of summer generally have the sharks here in plenty and the big stingrays that put up a fight that might make the kids think they've caught a whale! The smiles and laughs with be plenty and you'll likely enjoy a few dolphins swimming by as well!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark (3PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $448
    Certainly, fishing is fishing but I honestly can't remember the last summertime shark trip that didn't catch at least several sharks. It's not at all unusual to reel in more than you can count on your fingers of both hands. Maybe even your toes! The warm waters of summer generally have the sharks here in plenty and the big stingrays that put up a fight that might make the kids think they've caught a whale! The smiles and laughs with be plenty and you'll likely enjoy a few dolphins swimming by as well!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Shark (4:30)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    US $448
    Certainly, fishing is fishing but I honestly can't remember the last summertime shark trip that didn't catch at least several sharks. It's not at all unusual to reel in more than you can count on your fingers of both hands. Maybe even your toes! The warm waters of summer generally have the sharks here in plenty and the big stingrays that put up a fight that might make the kids think they've caught a whale! The smiles and laughs with be plenty and you'll likely enjoy a few dolphins swimming by as well!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip –Shark (5PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $448
    Certainly, fishing is fishing but I honestly can't remember the last summertime shark trip that didn't catch at least several sharks. It's not at all unusual to reel in more than you can count on your fingers of both hands. Maybe even your toes! The warm waters of summer generally have the sharks here in plenty and the big stingrays that put up a fight that might make the kids think they've caught a whale! The smiles and laughs with be plenty and you'll likely enjoy a few dolphins swimming by as well!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip –Shark (8AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $448
    Certainly, fishing is fishing but I honestly can't remember the last summertime shark trip that didn't catch at least several sharks. It's not at all unusual to reel in more than you can count on your fingers of both hands. Maybe even your toes! The warm waters of summer generally have the sharks here in plenty and the big stingrays that put up a fight that might make the kids think they've caught a whale! The smiles and laughs with be plenty and you'll likely enjoy a few dolphins swimming by as well!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    4hr Shark & Dolphin (11:30 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $556
    Some of our guests book the 4-hour over the 3-hour trip just to catch a few more sharks! Many others book 4 hours to turn this into a combo Shark fishing and dolphin tour combo. What could be a better half-day trip than seeing the smiles on your kids' faces as they reel in their first Shark, battle big Stingray that keeps them laughing as they do everything they can to get it to the boat, and then end the tour spending an hour cruising alongside some of our friendly bottlenose dolphins? Come join the fun!
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    4hr Shark & Dolphin (12:30)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $556
    Some of our guests book the 4-hour over the 3-hour trip just to catch a few more sharks! Many others book 4 hours to turn this into a combo Shark fishing and dolphin tour combo. What could be a better half-day trip than seeing the smiles on your kids' faces as they reel in their first Shark, battle big Stingray that keeps them laughing as they do everything they can to get it to the boat, and then end the tour spending an hour cruising alongside some of our friendly bottlenose dolphins? Come join the fun!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    4hr Shark & Dolphin (2:30 PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $556
    Some of our guests book the 4 hour over the 3 hours just to catch a few more sharks! Many others book the 4 hour to turn this into a combo shark fishing and dolphin tour combo! What could be a better half day than seeing the smiles on your kids faces and they reel in their first shark, battle a big stingray that keeps them laughing as they do everything they can to get him to the boat and then end the tour spending an hour cruising along side some of our friendly bottlenose dolphins. Come join the fun!!
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    4hr Shark & Dolphin (4pm)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    US $556
    Some of our guests book the 4 hour over the 3 hours just to catch a few more sharks! Many others book the 4 hour to turn this into a combo shark fishing and dolphin tour combo! What could be a better half day than seeing the smiles on your kids faces and they reel in their first shark, battle a big stingray that keeps them laughing as they do everything they can to get him to the boat and then end the tour spending an hour cruising along side some of our friendly bottlenose dolphins. Come join the fun!!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    4hr Shark & Dolphin (8AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $556
    Some of our guests book the 4-hour over the 3-hour trip just to catch a few more sharks! Many others book 4 hours to turn this into a combo Shark fishing and dolphin tour combo. What could be a better half-day trip than seeing the smiles on your kids' faces as they reel in their first Shark, battle big Stingray that keeps them laughing as they do everything they can to get it to the boat, and then end the tour spending an hour cruising alongside some of our friendly bottlenose dolphins? Come join the fun!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
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FAQs about Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1

Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $448 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Shark (11:30AM) (3 hours)
  • US $448 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Shark (3PM) (3 hours)
  • US $448 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Shark (4:30) (3 hours)
  • US $448 per group - 3 Hour Trip –Shark (5PM) (3 hours)
  • US $448 per group - 3 Hour Trip –Shark (8AM) (3 hours)
  • US $556 per group - 4hr Shark & Dolphin (11:30 AM) (4 hours)
  • US $556 per group - 4hr Shark & Dolphin (12:30) (4 hours)
  • US $556 per group - 4hr Shark & Dolphin (2:30 PM) (4 hours)
  • US $556 per group - 4hr Shark & Dolphin (4pm) (4 hours)
  • US $556 per group - 4hr Shark & Dolphin (8AM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box Cooler onboard, bring drinks and snacks(no glass)

Trips booked with Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Everything you need is included!)
  • Live Bait (When possible or caught before the trip.)
  • Fishing License (no worries, we have you covered. )

Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Shark holes of the Caliboque Sound and creeks)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Caliboque sound and inland waterways.)

Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Heavy enough to win, light enough for a fight!)
  • Heavy Tackle (Sized for sharks up to 4-6 feet)
  • Bottom Fishing (Caught Bait w/ Live bait when possible)

Top targeted fish species with Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1 include:
  • Ray
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Whiting

Meet the Charter Operator

FamilySharkfishing & DolphinDiscoveries Boat Tours
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
228 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since August 2020
Family Shark Fishing & Nature Tours by Dolphin Discoveries has been in business for 20-plus years providing family fun with many water-related activities. Our captains not only love to fish but also love just being out on the water in general. They have put smiles on many faces over the years whether it be fishing, Shark tooth hunting, on a dolphin boat tour, beach combing tour, sunset tour, or our Tuesday night summer fireworks tours! We promise to do our very best to show you a great time and we know that your great time often comes as smiles light up on the kids' faces!! We hope to see you soon! Come join the fun as again we've been doing this for 20 years!
Our Team
Heath B.
Captain
Jay R.
Captain
Robert B.
Captain
Larry B.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Ray Ray
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark
Shark (Bonnethead) Bonnethead Shark
Shark (Bull) Bull Shark

Boat specs

Carolina Skiff (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 140HP suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Shark holes of the Caliboque Sound and creeks
Nearshore Fishing
Caliboque sound and inland waterways.

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy enough to win, light enough for a fight!
Heavy Tackle
Sized for sharks up to 4-6 feet
Bottom Fishing
Caught Bait w/ Live bait when possible

Amenities

GPS
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Cooler onboard, bring drinks and snacks(no glass)

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Everything you need is included!
Live Bait
When possible or caught before the trip.
Fishing License
no worries, we have you covered.

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
It's all about the kids, teenagers included!!
No Smoking
Catch and Release Allowed
99% catch and release. Clean your own keep.

Payment

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 215 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Crystal L.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
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Half day trip with captain Health

VERIFIED   4hr Shark & Dolphin (2:30 PM) on June 29, 2023
You have to book a trip out with these guys!!! Doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or seasoned fisherman, your captain is...
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Family shark fishing with captain Jay

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Fishing Sat/Sun (9AM) on August 12, 2023
We were very happy with our excursion with captain Jay.  We had 7 sharks on the boat in 3 hours.  Our 3 boys (9,11,12) got...
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Molly P.
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Great company & fun fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Shark (11:30AM) on March 27, 2024
We had a great time with our Captain Doug! The weather wasn’t the best which is out of anyone’s control, but the customer...
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INCREDIBLE!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip –Shark (5PM) on July 24, 2023
This was such and amazing experience for my family!  Super kid friendly and so much fun.  My kids were able to catch a lot...
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3 Hours with Captain Heath

VERIFIED   3hr Shark Fishing Sat/Sun (9AM) on July 22, 2023
We had THE BEST time with Heath! It was a little windy today and he went to multiple spots and gave us some extra time to ensure...
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