Species guide
How to catch Crocodile shark
Pseudocarcharias kamoharai
saltwaterPseudocarchariidae
The crocodile shark is a small oceanic shark with an elongated body, often found far offshore but sometimes nearshore. It feeds primarily on small pelagic fishes, squids, and shrimp. Despite its name, it is not known as a popular game fish due to its modest size and deep-water habitat.
Where they live
Found in oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, typically offshore at depths up to 590 meters; occasionally enters inshore waters.
Typical size
Up to about 110 cm
What they eat
- small pelagic bony fishes
- squids
- shrimps
Best baits
- small fish chunks
- squid pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- small squid-imitating lures
- deep-water jigs
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- deep-sea jigging
- bait fishing with small fish or squid
- trolling small lures in offshore waters
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