Panhandle Pursuit Shark Fishing 

5.0/5 (16 reviews)
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 Gulf Shore Drive 320, Destin, FL 32541, United States

Panhandle Pursuit Shark Fishing 

Destin, FL, United States
50
5.0/5 (16 reviews)

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Ready to battle powerful sharks right from the beach?

Capt Ricardo, owner of Panhandle Pursuit shark Fishing delivers an unforgettable land-based shark fishing adventure across the Florida Panhandle, including Panama City, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, and Pensacola.
If you've ever dreamed of fighting a true ocean predator off the beach while also finding someone thats serious and driven with passion for the sport, this is your chance! I have spent the majority of my life fishing on these beaches and know the local shark fishery very well.

While with the crew and I, you may encounter a wide range of species including the legendary Great White shark. You'll pursue these powerful predators using custom heavy-duty shark tackle designed for serious battles, including Tiagra 130 reels, our own line and leaders, and fresh massive baits weighing up to 40 pounds. Every setup is built to handle all of the ocean's toughest apex predators. When people say they can take out baits in 7ft waves in stormy windy conditions, they're talking about me.

I have successfully landed two 1000+ lbs Great White Sharks in a day with my friends on my free time. I love catching sharks for families and am also a family friendly outfitters, no matter the age. Safety is always a priority for the clients and the sharks.

All fishing licenses, shark permits, rods, reels, tackle, and bait are included also with a case of water that is provided for all trips. I can bring your group up to 10 chairs so make sure you speak with me beforehand for how many are needed for your trip.

All you need to do is bring food, relax, and get ready for the fight of a lifetime.

Come fish with the experts of land based shark fishing.

Message Capt Ricardo today to reserve your land based shark fishing Pursuit.

Ready to battle powerful sharks right from the beach?

Capt Ricardo, owner of Panhandle Pursuit shark Fishing delivers an unforgettable land-based shark fishing adventure across the Florida Panhandle, including Panama City, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, and Pensacola.
If you've ever dreamed of fighting a true ocean predator off the beach while also finding someone thats serious and driven with passion for the sport, this is your chance! I have spent the majority of my life fishing on these beaches and know the local shark fishery very well.

While with the crew and I, you may encounter a wide range of species including the legendary Great White shark. You'll pursue these powerful predators using custom heavy-duty shark tackle designed for serious battles, including Tiagra 130 reels, our own line and leaders, and fresh massive baits weighing up to 40 pounds. Every setup is built to handle all of the ocean's toughest apex predators. When people say they can take out baits in 7ft waves in stormy windy conditions, they're talking about me.

I have successfully landed two 1000+ lbs Great White Sharks in a day with my friends on my free time. I love catching sharks for families and am also a family friendly outfitters, no matter the age. Safety is always a priority for the clients and the sharks.

All fishing licenses, shark permits, rods, reels, tackle, and bait are included also with a case of water that is provided for all trips. I can bring your group up to 10 chairs so make sure you speak with me beforehand for how many are needed for your trip.

All you need to do is bring food, relax, and get ready for the fight of a lifetime.

Come fish with the experts of land based shark fishing.

Message Capt Ricardo today to reserve your land based shark fishing Pursuit.

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5.0
16 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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Rodney Lester
Rodney Lester
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Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2026
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Great Trip
5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on June 10, 20262 adults1 child
Ricardo and his team did a great job. He is patient, knowledgeable, and clearly knows what he's doing when it comes to shore shark fishing. He brought excellent bait and top-notch gear, and he made all 10 of us feel comfortable throughout the trip. He went out of his way to make sure everyone had a great experience. If you're looking for a chance to catch a monster shark from the beach, I highly recommend booking a trip with Ricardo. He is passionate about what he does, and I have no doubt he will become a star in the shore shark fishing world. Thanks again for an unforgettable trip!
Response from Captain
June 12, 2026
Thank you guys for the review, i really appreciate it and i apologize for not catching a shark, that is how it goes sometimes sadly. I had a great time with you guys and am looking forward to catching some sharks with you guys in the future, thank you again!
Micheal Chelberg
Micheal Chelberg
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Best shark fishing experience from shore!
5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on June 8, 20262 adults1 child
My family and I traveled to Destin for our first time together and chose Ricardo as our guide to help us with our very first ever shark fishing experience. He was very social, friendly, knowledgeable and overall very helpful making the entire experience comfortable and we really had a great time. He has a huge passion for shark fishing and you can definitely tell. He brought all the bait, poles, and gear that you’d need and had it completely set up when we arrived. Ricardo had 5 different poles set up and used bait such as sheep head fish and stingrays to catch a great variety of sharks. Ricardo also had chairs set up as well making it easier on everyone and for comfort while we stayed at the beach during our 5 hour experience. We were able to catch a Bull shark and a Blacktip shark during our visit. Ricardo will show you how to do the entire process but will also do it for you if needed. Everyone helped one another throughout the entire experience with no stress and no worries he will make certain that you and your family stay safe and have fun! I highly recommend booking with him and trusting him as your guide. He is most definitely in great shape and can handle these sharks with no issues. We were extremely impressed and we will be back again one day!
Reported catch:
Bull Shark
Response from Captain
June 9, 2026
Thank you guys for booking with panhandle pursuit and thank you for the review, I really appreciate it! I had a blast with you guys and you did great reeling those sharks in! I am glad you guys had a great time as I try my best to make sure all my clients are happy with the experience i offer. Big thank you for trusting me to be your captain and will be looking forward to seeing you guys out on the sand again!
Maria Teresa Otero Morales
Maria Teresa Otero Morales
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Shark day trip
5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on February 7, 2026
We had a great day shark fishing off the beach with Panhandle Pursuit Shark Charters. This young man is very professional and knows what he is doing when it comes to shark fishing. We booked a 4 hour shark trip in Navarre beach and caught a huge sand bar shark! Best wishes for Capt Ricardo with this awesome and exhilarating job. Thank you for an unforgettable experience for me and my kids and we will definitely be back this coming up summer for the tiger sharks he talked to us about.
Reported catch:
Sandbar Shark
Response from Captain
February 27, 2026
Thank you very much for booking with Panhandle Pursuit Shark Charters and i will be ready this June when your family comes down again !!!
Corey Crownover
Corey Crownover
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Colorado, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
March fishing trip
5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on March 17, 20262 adults
We were incredibly impressed with Captain Ricardo’s knowledge, his passion for sharks, and his genuine desire to give us the best experience possible. He was extremely professional and clearly has a remarkable talent in the ocean. We will absolutely make it a point to book another trip with him anytime we’re in the Destin area. Thank you, Ricardo!
Response from Captain
March 23, 2026
Thank you guys for booking with Panhandle Pursuit shark charters! I had an amazing time with you guys and really appreciate the review! I am looking forward to take you guys out again in the future and catch you guys some sharks, Thank you again!!!
Peyton Cagle
Peyton Cagle
Repeat angler
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Arkansas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
June fishing trip
4hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on June 15, 20262 adults
We had a great time last night with Ricardo, alex and Katy. They were all very knowledgeable and very kind would highly recommend them!
Response from Captain
June 17, 2026
Thank you guys for booking with panhandle pursuit and for leaving a review, i really appreciate it! i had a greta time with yoo guys and am looking forward to getting big sharks with you guys in the future, thank yoi again!

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3hr shark fishing pursuit
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 PM, 9:00 PM)
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Sep 1 - Apr 1
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US $500
Private tour: up to 50 people
4hr Shark Fishing Pursuit
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
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US $550
Private tour: up to 50 people
5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
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US $600
Private tour: up to 50 people
6 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing Pursuit
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
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US $700
Private tour: up to 50 people
7hr Shark fishing pursuit
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
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US $850
Private tour: up to 50 people
8 Hour Trip – Shark fishing pursuit
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
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US $1,000
Private tour: up to 50 people
8 Hour Trip – Monster Shark Pursuit
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
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US $1,200
Private tour: up to 50 people
13 Hour Trip – Trophy Shark Pursuit
13 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
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US $1,400
Private tour: up to 50 people
48 Hour Trip –Pelagic Shark Pursuit
2 Day Trip starts at 5:00 PM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
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US $2,500
Private tour: up to 50 people
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5.0
16 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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5.0
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Rodney Lester
Rodney Lester
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Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip
5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on June 10, 20262 adults1 child
Ricardo and his team did a great job. He is patient, knowledgeable, and clearly knows what he's doing when it comes to shore shark fishing. He brought excellent bait and top-notch gear, and he made all 10 of us feel comfortable throughout the trip. He went out of his way to make sure everyone had a great experience. If you're looking for a chance to catch a monster shark from the beach, I highly recommend booking a trip with Ricardo. He is passionate about what he does, and I have no doubt he will become a star in the shore shark fishing world. Thanks again for an unforgettable trip!
Response from Captain
June 12, 2026
Thank you guys for the review, i really appreciate it and i apologize for not catching a shark, that is how it goes sometimes sadly. I had a great time with you guys and am looking forward to catching some sharks with you guys in the future, thank you again!
Micheal Chelberg
Micheal Chelberg
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Best shark fishing experience from shore!
5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on June 8, 20262 adults1 child
My family and I traveled to Destin for our first time together and chose Ricardo as our guide to help us with our very first ever shark fishing experience. He was very social, friendly, knowledgeable and overall very helpful making the entire experience comfortable and we really had a great time. He has a huge passion for shark fishing and you can definitely tell. He brought all the bait, poles, and gear that you’d need and had it completely set up when we arrived. Ricardo had 5 different poles set up and used bait such as sheep head fish and stingrays to catch a great variety of sharks. Ricardo also had chairs set up as well making it easier on everyone and for comfort while we stayed at the beach during our 5 hour experience. We were able to catch a Bull shark and a Blacktip shark during our visit. Ricardo will show you how to do the entire process but will also do it for you if needed. Everyone helped one another throughout the entire experience with no stress and no worries he will make certain that you and your family stay safe and have fun! I highly recommend booking with him and trusting him as your guide. He is most definitely in great shape and can handle these sharks with no issues. We were extremely impressed and we will be back again one day!
Reported catch:
Bull Shark
Response from Captain
June 9, 2026
Thank you guys for booking with panhandle pursuit and thank you for the review, I really appreciate it! I had a blast with you guys and you did great reeling those sharks in! I am glad you guys had a great time as I try my best to make sure all my clients are happy with the experience i offer. Big thank you for trusting me to be your captain and will be looking forward to seeing you guys out on the sand again!
Maria Teresa Otero Morales
Maria Teresa Otero Morales
Member since 2026
1
5.0
Shark day trip
5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on February 7, 2026
We had a great day shark fishing off the beach with Panhandle Pursuit Shark Charters. This young man is very professional and knows what he is doing when it comes to shark fishing. We booked a 4 hour shark trip in Navarre beach and caught a huge sand bar shark! Best wishes for Capt Ricardo with this awesome and exhilarating job. Thank you for an unforgettable experience for me and my kids and we will definitely be back this coming up summer for the tiger sharks he talked to us about.
Reported catch:
Sandbar Shark
Response from Captain
February 27, 2026
Thank you very much for booking with Panhandle Pursuit Shark Charters and i will be ready this June when your family comes down again !!!
Corey Crownover
Corey Crownover
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
March fishing trip
5hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on March 17, 20262 adults
We were incredibly impressed with Captain Ricardo’s knowledge, his passion for sharks, and his genuine desire to give us the best experience possible. He was extremely professional and clearly has a remarkable talent in the ocean. We will absolutely make it a point to book another trip with him anytime we’re in the Destin area. Thank you, Ricardo!
Response from Captain
March 23, 2026
Thank you guys for booking with Panhandle Pursuit shark charters! I had an amazing time with you guys and really appreciate the review! I am looking forward to take you guys out again in the future and catch you guys some sharks, Thank you again!!!
Peyton Cagle
Peyton Cagle
Repeat angler
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
June fishing trip
4hr Shark Fishing Pursuit on June 15, 20262 adults
We had a great time last night with Ricardo, alex and Katy. They were all very knowledgeable and very kind would highly recommend them!
Response from Captain
June 17, 2026
Thank you guys for booking with panhandle pursuit and for leaving a review, i really appreciate it! i had a greta time with yoo guys and am looking forward to getting big sharks with you guys in the future, thank yoi again!

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