Charter Operator
Shark Maritime

Member since December 2025 Los Angeles, United States
Background
I started out simply as a fishing enthusiast. What began as a hobby grew deeper and deeper over the years, eventually leading me to buy my own boat and turn this passion into a business. Because I've been on the customer side myself, I fully understand what guests need, and I always stay aligned with their goals on every trip. My priority is to deliver high-quality service and make sure everyone on board has the best possible experience.

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Los Angeles, United States
Background
I started out simply as a fishing enthusiast. What began as a hobby grew deeper and deeper over the years, eventually leading me to buy my own boat and turn this passion into a business. Because I've been on the customer side myself, I fully understand what guests need, and I always stay aligned with their goals on every trip. My priority is to deliver high-quality service and make sure everyone on board has the best possible experience.
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My Charter Listing

Very good
3.9 / 5
(5 reviews)
Los Angeles
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.6 / 5
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Angler rating
3
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Friendly captain
67%
Recommend this charter
60%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Charles P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore Fishing on July 25, 2026
The captain was very good. He knew where the fish were and moved to find them. We caught plenty of fish.
Charles P. recommends Happy Life Fishing
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Blake K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A+

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore Fishing on May 9, 2026
Loved hanging with Max - very nice guy and caught tons of fish.
Blake K. recommends Happy Life Fishing
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Samuel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore Relaxing on March 29, 2026
It was a worthwhile 4 hour deep sea fishing adventure with my son.
Samuel M. recommends Happy Life Fishing
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Susannah B.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Captain had no idea how to chase tuna.

VERIFIED   NEW  10 Hour Trip โ€“ Catalina Island on July 19, 2026
At the beginning of the trip, there were tuna boiling everywhere. Even with limited boat traffic, the captain did not seem...
Susannah B. does not recommend Happy Life Fishing
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Jodey L.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Catalina Island on April 7, 2026
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