Species guide

How to catch Little gulper shark

Centrophorus uyato

Stylized 2D illustration of Little gulper shark
saltwatergame fishCentrophoridae

The little gulper shark is a small deepwater shark found near the bottom off continental shelves and upper slopes. It hunts mainly bony fish and squid, making it a predator of the deep sea. This species can grow up to about 110 cm long and is known as a game fish.

Where they live

This deepwater shark inhabits outer continental shelves and upper slopes at depths ranging from 50 to 1400 meters. It is found in saltwater regions including the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean.

Typical size

Up to about 110 cm

What they eat

  • small bony fish
  • squid

Best baits

  • cut bait
  • squid

Best lures

  • deepwater jig
  • soft plastic lure

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • deepwater jigging

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