Shark

Leopard sharks aren’t the toughest shark to land, but you can certainly lose more fish than you catch if you don’t know what you’re doing.… Read More »Is It Illegal To Catch Leopard Sharks?

7 ft. Leopard sharks can reach lengths of up to 7 ft (2.13 m), but it is rare to find an individual larger than 6… Read More »How Big Can A Leopard Shark Get?

Leopard shark should be avoided by everyone, regardless of age and gender. They are long-lived predators that eat high on the food chain, bioaccumulating mercury… Read More »Is Leopard Shark High In Mercury?

Sharks are not regulated as a Marine Life (ML) species, and a State of Florida ML endorsement does not authorize the harvest of sharks. Trip/bag… Read More »Is It Illegal To Shoot Sharks In Florida?

If you do happen to catch one, immediately free it from your line and throw it back. Other shark species also have some weight and… Read More »What To Do If You Accidentally Catch A Shark?

Fishermen must release any prohibited shark immediately, without removing it from the water and in a manner that maximizes its chances of survival. There are… Read More »Can You Keep A Shark You Catch?

Tagging of sharks shows that both sandbar and sand tiger sharks are common species of large sharks found along the Jersey Shore during the summer,… Read More »Are There Tiger Sharks In Nj?

Mako shark is moist and slightly sweet, with a full-bodied, meaty taste. Both flavor and texture are similar to swordfish, but the flesh of the… Read More »What Does Mako Shark Taste Like?

Sharks do circle when they spy something in the water, but it’s not necessarily because they’re hungry. Sharks have less than stellar eyesight — they… Read More »Why Do Sharks Circle Things?

Sharks are top or “apex” predators in the marine ecosystem. This is because they have very few natural predators. A cascade effect naturally occurs in… Read More »Are Sharks Top Predators?