Species guide
How to catch Galapagos shark
Carcharhinus galapagensis
saltwatergame fishCarcharhinidae
The Galapagos shark is a robust predator found mainly around continental shelves. It grows quite large and shifts its diet from smaller fish to more sharks and rays as it matures. This species is a strong fighter, popular among game fishers.
Where they live
Found in saltwater continental shelf areas of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, typically from shallow waters down to about 286 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 370 cm
What they eat
- bottom-dwelling fishes
- flying fish
- small sharks and rays
Best baits
- cut fish
- whole fish
- squid
Best lures
- large spoons
- jigs
- heavy metal lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- trolling
- chumming
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