Species guide
How to catch Dusky shark
Carcharhinus obscurus
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The Dusky shark is a large predatory species known for its sleek, fusiform body. It inhabits continental shelves and slopes, mostly in marine environments but occasionally in brackish waters. This shark is valued as a challenging game fish.
Where they live
Found mainly in saltwater along continental shelves and slopes up to 400 meters deep. Occasionally ventures into brackish waters but usually avoids low salinity estuaries. Distributed in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and coastal North America regions.
Typical size
Up to about 420 cm
What they eat
- Squid
- Various fish species
- Rays
Best baits
- Large cut fish chunks
- Squid pieces
Best lures
- Large heavy metal jigs
- Deep-diving plugs
How to fish for them
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling deep waters
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