Species guide
How to catch Caribbean reef shark
Carcharhinus perezii
saltwatergame fishCarcharhinidae
The Caribbean reef shark is a powerful saltwater predator commonly found in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. It can lie motionless on the ocean floor like nurse and lemon sharks. This species is known for its sleek, fusiform body and can grow up to 3 meters long.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderate depths (1-65 m) around coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and adjacent Atlantic waters.
Typical size
Up to about 300 cm
What they eat
- reef fish
- crustaceans
- small sharks
- marine macrofauna
Best baits
- fresh cut fish
- striped mullet
- menhaden
Best lures
- metal jigs
- large soft plastics
- paddle-tail swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- trolling near reefs
- chumming with fresh bait
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