Species guide
How to catch Oceanic whitetip shark
Carcharhinus longimanus
saltwatergame fishCarcharhinidae
The oceanic whitetip shark is a formidable pelagic predator known for its distinctive white-tipped fins. It typically inhabits deep offshore waters and is recognized for its aggressive hunting style. This shark can grow quite large, making it a prized target for game fishers.
Where they live
Found in warm saltwater regions across the Atlantic and Mediterranean, mainly on and above continental shelves at depths from surface to over 1000 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 400 cm
What they eat
- squid
- dolphinfish
- jacks
- lancetfishes
- marlin
- tuna
Best baits
- fresh fish chunks
- squid
- live baitfish
Best lures
- large trolling lures
- deep-running plugs
How to fish for them
- trolling
- chumming
- deep dropping
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