Species guide
How to catch Bonnethead
Sphyrna tiburo
The Bonnethead shark is known for its distinctive hammer-shaped head and is the first shark species identified as an omnivore, incorporating seagrass into its diet. It inhabits seagrass-rich coastal waters and is a moderate-sized shark reaching up to 1.5 meters in length. Bonnetheads are active predators but can also assimilate plant nutrients, making them unique among sharks.
Where they live
Bonnetheads are found in shallow to moderately deep waters (10-80 meters), frequenting seagrass beds in both brackish and saltwater along Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
Typical size
Up to about 150 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- squid
- macrofauna
- seagrass
Best baits
- shrimp
- small fish pieces
- squid strips
Best lures
- soft plastic baits
- small jigs
- paddle tail lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- light tackle casting
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