Species guide
How to catch Spot-tail shark
Carcharhinus sorrah
The spot-tail shark is a sleek, medium-sized shark found mainly in brackish and saltwater environments across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It feeds primarily near the surface or midwater, hunting various prey. This species is not typically targeted as a game fish due to its behavior and size.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the spot-tail shark inhabits depths from surface level to around 140 meters, mainly in midwater and near the surface.
Typical size
Up to about 160 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- squid
- crustaceans
Best baits
- fresh fish chunks
- squid pieces
- crustacean baits
Best lures
- large soft plastic lures
- metal spoons
- surface poppers
How to fish for them
- trolling with live bait
- bottom fishing with cut bait
- casting surface lures
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