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NSB Shark Hunters
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NSB Shark Hunters

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
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 from the beach while getting excited over reeling in some Shark monsters. The NSB 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 based on the time of year. The first mate works on tips so please be kind.
Dustin S.
Dustin S.
Captain
Shell S.
Shell S.
First mate
Sgt Dean M.
Sgt Dean M.
Captain
Matt L.
Matt L.
Captain
Max W.
Max W.
First mate
Caleb L.
Caleb L.
Captain

Charters

Rating

5.0
493 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
59%
Caught fish

All reviews (493)

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  • Lane Mann
    Lane Mann
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome experience!

    4 Hour Shark Hunt PM • 2 adults

    Had a great first shark fishing experience with Dustin and Shell 🐚! Communication was excellent, Dustin reached out early the day of our trip letting us know that conditions weren’t the best and we could reschedule if we wanted but despite the poor conditions (lots of seaweed and a rough surf) he still managed to get my 6yr old hooked into a nice nurse shark! Absolutely made his birthday trip complete! I would highly recommend these guys! I would definitely book another trip with them in the future!

    Reported catch:
    Nurse Shark
    Response from Charter operator

    we had such a great time with you and your family and your friends! And I’m glad we got that 4 1/2 foot nurse Shark for his birthday! Mission accomplished and we will see you soon! 

  • Hunter Slagle
    Hunter Slagle
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Shark Fishing Experience!

    4 Hour Shark Hunt PM • 2 adults

    Where do I start when explaining how truly amazing of an experience this was! Unfortunately the sharks were not biting this night, but even with that being said we still had an absolute blast (understand if you go FISHING/HUNTING you are never guaranteed to catch one because mother nature cannot be controlled no matter who you go through). Even with us not catching one, Dustin and Shell are both great people and amazing to hang around. They were also extremely educational on sharks. We 100% will be back and couldn’t have picked a better business to do a shore shark fishing guide through.

    Response from Charter operator

    Hunter, we can’t wait to have you and Courtney back again! Hopefully sooner than later! 

  • Catherine Zara
    Catherine Zara
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Evening

    4 Hour Shark Hunt PM • 2 adults • 1 child

    Even though we didn’t catch any sharks, we really enjoyed our evening with Matt. Within minutes of booking the charter, Matt reached out to introduce himself. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and he did a great job keeping my kids (ages 12 and 22) engaged the whole time. He really took the time to teach them along the way. My youngest was thrilled just to be able to catch bait fish. His helper Chris was great too. Prior to arriving, I honestly thought I would be ready to go home within an hour, but the time went by quickly and the kids and I left the beach talking about when we’d be able to book another charter. Bonus points for the location — parking was close and convenient, restrooms were right there and there was a nice spot to rinse the sand off. We’ll definitely be back!

    Response from Charter operator

    Catherine thank you very much for booking a charter with us. You know we very much appreciated in this awesome review. Chris and I enjoyed fishing with you and the boys had a great time going over everything with them- they were fantastic on the beach. I’m glad to hear you all had a great time and I look forward to hearing from you to try again thank you very much and enjoy your summer!

  • Maryjane Gregg
    Maryjane Gregg
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    4 Hour Shark Hunt PM • 5 adults • 3 children

    We had a great time with NSB Shark Hunters! We didn’t land a shark this trip, but that’s fishing—and we’d absolutely go again. We did hook into a blacktip, and watching the line scream off the reel had everyone excited! Unfortunately, we didn’t get to bring her in, but it was still an awesome experience. The captain and crew were incredibly kind, patient, and worked hard to put us on fish all day. We caught plenty of other fish, so the kids stayed entertained the entire trip and never got bored. Between the great people, beautiful weather, and excellent customer service, it was a fantastic day on the water. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back to try for that shark again!

    Response from Charter operator

    maryJane, having you, John, Daniel, Catherine, and Gigi out was just a ball! Everybody was just having so much fun the whole time regardless of shark or no shark I loved it! Welcome to the shark Fishing🦈 family! 

  • Janet Spruill
    Janet Spruill
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best team for shark fishing at night!

    4 Hour Shark Hunt PM • 5 adults • 4 children

    We took four of our teenage grandchildren on this adventure, with Captain Dustin. Dustin made a point to spend time with each of the kids, teaching them about the sharks, the tides, and how to read the water. Even though the rigs were very large and heavy to manage, he found ways that the kids could cast and help him change the bait.  we enjoyed hanging out with him and Shell on the beach on a beautiful summer evening in NSB. Although the sharks won this time and we didn’t catch anything, the kids unanimously said it was a great time and they would do it again! highly recommend this adventure !

    Response from Charter operator

    there’s nothing like hanging Ten with the locals! Janet, we look forward to seeing you and Matt around Christmas time and you know why! And when the grandkids are down again, we’ll see you all on the beach! 

Real catches shared by our community

  • NSB Shark Hunters - New Smyrna
    NSB Shark Hunters - New SmyrnaNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Child and adult angler pose with a large shark on a sandy beach during a nighttime fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Nurse Shark
    Lane M.
    Lane M.
    Had a great first shark fishing experience with Dustin and Shell 🐚! Communication was excellent, Dustin reached out early the day of our trip letting us know that conditions weren’t the best and we could reschedule if we wanted but despite the poor conditions (lots of seaweed and a rough surf) he still managed to get my 6yr old hooked into a nice nurse shark! Absolutely made his birthday trip complete! I would highly recommend these guys! I would definitely book another trip with them in the future!
  • NSB Shark Hunters - New Smyrna
    NSB Shark Hunters - New SmyrnaNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Surf fishing rod set on a sandy beach beside rolling ocean waves at sunset.
    Connor H.
    Connor H.
    We had such a great time on this fishing trip! Punctuality, communication and professionalism was outstanding from booking until packing up our beach gear! If you are thinking about booking a charter look no further!
  • NSB Shark Hunters - New Smyrna
    NSB Shark Hunters - New SmyrnaNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Two anglers pose with a surf-fishing rod and beach fishing equipment on a sandy shoreline at sunset.
    Thorstein H.
    Thorstein H.
    Dustin and his wife was waiting for me at the beach with everything ready when i came! We started off with dustin traching me the basics og catching a shark, and then he got the baits out. Dustin and his wife is full of knowledge and jokes, so time flies! Both the gear and the poeple are top notch, I would heavily recommend!! Thank you guys!
  • NSB Shark Hunters – Cocoa Beach
    NSB Shark Hunters – Cocoa BeachCocoa Beach, FL
    Two young anglers wading in the surf, casting lines into the ocean during a serene evening fishing session.
    Taylor P.
    Taylor P.
    learned alot. no sharks but we didd still enjoy the experence. The Calebs were great very frendly and knolagable. the kept spirits up even tho no sharks showed
  • NSB Shark Hunters – Cocoa Beach
    NSB Shark Hunters – Cocoa BeachCocoa Beach, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a caught shark on the beach, showcasing a successful fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Shawn H.
    Shawn H.
    The Mrs wanted to experience shark fishing and she was able to land a 4' Black Tip. Caleb and Jackie did a great job being informative and engaging not just about shark fishing but life in general. Both very professional young people! They are going places!
  • NSB Shark Hunters – Cocoa Beach
    NSB Shark Hunters – Cocoa BeachCocoa Beach, FL
    Two anglers proudly holding a shark at the beach, showcasing their catch during a fun fishing outing.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    4 ft blacktip! Great little fighter!
  • NSB Shark Hunters - New Smyrna
    NSB Shark Hunters - New SmyrnaNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    A group of young anglers proudly displaying a caught shark on the beach at night, showcasing their successful fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Xander with his 5 1/2 foot blacktip in New Smyrna Beach Florida
  • NSB Shark Hunters - New Smyrna
    NSB Shark Hunters - New SmyrnaNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    An angler casting a line into the surf, enjoying a day of beach fishing along the shoreline.
    Brian S.
    Brian S.
    Greatest experience, missed my first shark bite unfortunately, totally on me. Captain Dustin and his wife shel were awesome!!! Coming back soon really enjoyed the trip
  • NSB Shark Hunters - New Smyrna
    NSB Shark Hunters - New SmyrnaNew Smyrna Beach, FL
    Anglers engaged in a thrilling night fishing experience, attempting to catch a shark in the surf.
    Fish 1
    Lemon Shark
    Matthew W.
    Matthew W.
    Not catching a shark is the chance you take going into this. It was overall great fun experince. My step son and I learned alot of new things about shark fishing and want to try again in the future! Dustin was a super cool laid back guy that just wanted you to have a good time. Thank you again to you and your crew mate that night. We also got to see some anglers right diwn the shore pull in a 7ft 4 lemon shark and got to see him up close which was awesome!
  • NSB Shark Hunters – Daytona Beach
    NSB Shark Hunters – Daytona BeachPonce Inlet, FL
    A young angler and an adult are handling a shark on the beach at night, showcasing a thrilling catch during a nighttime fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lemon Shark
    Leonard A.
    Leonard A.
    We had an amazing time shark fishing. Matthew and Denny were great. They answered all our questions. They prioritize our safety, and the well being of the shark. They made sure we were comfortable. In short, just show up and they take care of the rest. I would highly recommend this company and crew to my family and friends.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with NSB Shark Hunters - New Smyrna in New Smyrna Beach

As we transition into winter, the inshore lagoons become increasingly appealing. Trout, Redfish, and Snook can be caught through to February, while Wahoo, Sailfish, and Kingfish bite hard offshore.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly holding a shark at the beach, showcasing their catch during a fun fishing outing.

4-ft Blacktip — Great Little Fighter

Sep 23, 2026 • Cocoa Beach
4 ft blacktip! Great little fighter!
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A group of young anglers proudly displaying a caught shark on the beach at night, showcasing their successful fishing adventure.

5½-Foot Blacktip in New Smyrna Beach

Sep 4, 2026 • New Smyrna Beach
Xander with his 5 1/2 foot blacktip in New Smyrna Beach Florida
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A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark on the beach, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Spinner Shark

Jul 24, 2026 • New Smyrna Beach
Spinner shark fought and landed from shore in New Smyrna Beach.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a caught shark on the beach, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Sandbar Shark 7-19-26

Jul 20, 2026 • Ormond Beach
2 best friends from Illinois fought and landed their first shark from shore on their first ever beach charter! It was an awesome night fishing together on the beach.
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A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a caught shark on the beach at night, showcasing a memorable fishing experience.

6 1/2 lemon shark!

Jun 18, 2026 • New Smyrna Beach
She wasn’t much of a fight because she was already so close to shore, but for the 13 year-old we had on the other end of the Rod, It still gave her the work out of her life!
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Two anglers proudly displaying a caught shark on the beach, showcasing a successful fishing trip along the coast.

5ft Nurse!

Jun 5, 2026 • Cocoa Beach
She was a great fight! Got her and tagged her and sent her on her way!
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