What kind of Shark is this?

[GeoRXT]

I caught this last week. It was about 4' long only.

Nice Sunset...

 

[triumphrick]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

Looks like a bonnet shark...

 

[capt sam]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

bonnetthead, also used to be called shovelheads. Pretty common.

 

[GeoRXT]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

Thanks....That was the only "big" fish I cought that day

 

[capt sam]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

we shark fish at night in the summer alot, the kids like doing it because it seems dangerous I guess.

 

[triumphrick]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

Our shallow flats up here are loaded with shark. Hook em on a lightweight on the flats and they will run forever! Good catch and release stuff. My daughter seems to be pretty good at nailing them....

By the way, thanks for another beautiful S. Florida sunset!!

 

[capt sam]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

the blacktips will be moving in soon, now there's some fun.

 

[frankie g]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

That's a Shovel head, or Bonnet, good eat'n. There are 9 different species; Shovel/Bonnet, Scalloped Bonnet, Scalloped, Smooth, Great, Scoophead, Winghead, Smalleye, and Whitefin.

 

[triumphrick]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

That's a Shovel head, or Bonnet, good eat'n. There are 9 different species; Shovel/Bonnet, Scalloped Bonnet, Scalloped, Smooth, Great, Scoophead, Winghead, Smalleye, and Whitefin.

That's almost too much information!!

 

[frankie g]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

Well... now you know!

 

[RickV1955]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

Any of the sharks any good to eat??

 

[triumphrick]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

Any of the sharks any good to eat??

Most sharks are. I hear the mako's and blues from up north are pretty tasty. In some places they make artificial scallops from shark meat and a round punch. Most people can't tell the difference. When caught the shark should be immersed in 5 gals of water with two pounds of salt. Keep it there for 6-8 hrs. Then fillet and cook. Shark meat is also known to have high levels of mercury..I practice catch and release of sharks..they are great to battle on small tackle and I find other fish I would rather eat.

 

[capt sam]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

Most sharks are. I hear the mako's and blues from up north are pretty tasty. In some places they make artificial scallops from shark meat and a round punch. Most people can't tell the difference. When caught the shark should be immersed in 5 gals of water with two pounds of salt. Keep it there for 6-8 hrs. Then fillet and cook. Shark meat is also known to have high levels of mercury..I practice catch and release of sharks..they are great to battle on small tackle and I find other fish I would rather eat.

Rick is dead on here too, blacktips are good but Mote Marine did some research last year all over Fla and found high mercury levels in every shark that was caught by them. They are a blast to catch, use circle hooks and cut the leader by the boat to release, there's way too many great eating fish out there to take the chance.

 

[RickV1955]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

Rick and Sam.......

You guys are just a wealth of knowlege.....
I'm sure getting some great info.

Was wondering about the best ways to release sharks....thanks Sam!!

Are most of the sharks you catch, a result of "targeting" them specifically, or more so as a "by-product" of fishing for another species??

If specific, what methods do you use? I assume, mostly "live/dead bait" as opposed to artificials?

 

[RickV1955]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

And.........

GeoRXT.......great pics!!

The awesome Florida sunset makes me "home sick" for my southern home...lol.

 

[frankie g]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

Rick and Sam.......

You guys are just a wealth of knowlege.....
I'm sure getting some great info.

Was wondering about the best ways to release sharks....thanks Sam!!

Are most of the sharks you catch, a result of "targeting" them specifically, or more so as a "by-product" of fishing for another species??

If specific, what methods do you use? I assume, mostly "live/dead bait" as opposed to artificials?

Get the large ARC De-hooker. It's expensive but works great and you'll keep all of your appendages. You'll be safe and the shark wont have to wear your hook as jewelry. It takes a loooong time for that hook to rot out!

 

[RickV1955]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

thanks Frankie......

Hafta get me one of those.........

 

[frankie g]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

Depending on the hight of your gonwales will depend on the size...I use the largest ( 34" ) so I don't have to lean over too far over. Also keeps my hand totally clear of teeth!
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[twkjr 1250]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

they also use mako to sub for swordfish not sure if its long or short fin mako long time since i worked longlining

 

[capt sam]

Re: What kind of Shark is this?

I have several ARC dehookers, they are a pain in the butt to use with fish that have a tough hide like sharks. When I shark fish I realize I'm probably gonna loose the hook, so I tend not to buy $11 Owner 10/0's or 12/0's anymore. Small sharks are no issue, you can grab them by the tail and bring them on board and get your gear back, big ones I cut the leader.