Species guide
How to catch Grey sharpnose shark
Rhizoprionodon oligolinx
saltwaterCarcharhinidae
The Grey sharpnose shark is a small shark species found in both inshore and offshore waters. It is usually found on continental and insular shelves and grows to under 85 cm in length. This shark is a predator feeding on various fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans.
Where they live
Found in saltwater regions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, inhabiting shallow coastal areas to depths around 36 meters over continental and insular shelves.
Typical size
Up to about 85 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- squid and other cephalopods
- crustaceans
Best baits
- small fish chunks
- shrimp
- squid
Best lures
- small metal spoons
- jigs
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- light tackle casting
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