Where to fish
A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.
Explore the trip libraryLocal names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Verdemar | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Verdemar | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Verdoun | France · French | Reference |
| Yoshikirizame | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Aquella | Canary Is. · Spanish | Reference |
| Azujelo | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Azulejo | Chile · Spanish | Reference |
| Azulejo | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Bico-doce | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Blauer Hai | Germany · German | Reference |
| Blauhai | Germany · German | Reference |
| Bleu | France · French | Reference |
| Blouhaai | Namibia · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Blouhaai | South Africa · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Blue dog | Cuba | Reference |
| Blue dog | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Blue poninter | Indonesia | Reference |
| Blue shark | Australia | Reference |
| Blue shark | Bermuda | Reference |
| Blue shark | Canada | Reference |
| Blue shark | Easter I. | Reference |
| Blue Shark | Cuba | Reference |
| Blue shark | France | Reference |
| Blue shark | Fr. Polynesia | Reference |
| Blue shark | Ghana | Reference |
| Blue shark | Ireland | Reference |
| Blue shark | Malaysia | Reference |
| Blue shark | Malta | Reference |
| Blue shark | Namibia | Reference |
| Blue shark | Neth Antilles | Reference |
| Blue shark | New Zealand | Reference |
| Blue shark | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Blue shark | Azores Is. | Reference |
| Blue shark | Puerto Rico | Reference |
| Blue shark | St Hel Asc Tris | Reference |
| Blue shark | South Africa | Reference |
| Blue shark | Spain | Reference |
| Blue shark | Isle of Man | Reference |
| Blue shark | United States | Reference |
| Blue shark | Alaska | Reference |
| Blue shark | Uruguay | Reference |
| Blue shark | Global | Reference |
| Blue whaler | Australia | Reference |
| Blue whaler | Indonesia | Reference |
| Blue whaler | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Blue whaler shark | Australia | Reference |
| Cação-azul | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cação-focinhudo | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cação-mole-mole | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cagnot | France · French | Reference |
| Cagnou | France · French | Reference |
| Caila | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Cailón | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Ca-mari | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Chiri | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Chirimoya | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Empereur | France · French | Reference |
| Focinhudo | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Great blue | Australia | Reference |
| Great blue shark | Australia | Reference |
| Great blue shark | Cuba | Reference |
| Great blue shark | Indonesia | Reference |
| Great blue shark | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Great blue shark | United States | Reference |
| Great blue whaler | Australia | Reference |
| Großer Blauhai | Germany · German | Reference |
| Guelha | Cape Verde · Portuguese | Reference |
| Guelha | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Guelha azul | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
| Lija | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Lombo-preto | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Melgacho | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Melgago | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Mole-mole | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Pas modrulj | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Peau bleue | France · French | Reference |
| Peau bleue | Global · French | Reference |
| Pei can | France · French | Reference |
| Quelha | Cape Verde · Portuguese | Reference |
| Quella | Canary Is. · Spanish | Reference |
| Requin bleu | Canada · French | Reference |
| Requin bleu | France · French | Reference |
| Requin bleu | Fr. Polynesia · French | Reference |
| Requin bleu | Mauritius · French | Reference |
| Requin peau bleu | Fr. Polynesia · French | Reference |
| Requin peau bleue | Fr. Polynesia · French | Reference |
| Requin peau-bleue | France · French | Reference |
| Requin squale | France · French | Reference |
| Requin tchi | France · French | Reference |
| Sarda | Canary Is. · Spanish | Reference |
| Shark | Micronesia | Reference |
| Taburó | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburon azul | Cuba · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburon azul | Nicaragua · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón azul | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón azul | Cuba · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón azul | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón azul | Panama · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón azul | Peru · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón azul | Puerto Rico · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón azul | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón azul | Uruguay · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón limón | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Tintoleta | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Tintorera | Peru · Spanish | Reference |
| Tintorera | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Tintourella | France · French | Reference |
| Tintureira | Cape Verde · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tintureira | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tintureira | Madeira Is. · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tintureira | Azores Is. · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tintureiro | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tribon blou | Neth Antilles | Reference |
| Tubarão azul | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tubarão azul | Azores Is. · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tubarão-azul | Cape Verde · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tubarão-de-focinho | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Northern Territory — Northern Territory Government
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New South Wales — NSW fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New Zealand — Fish & Game New Zealand
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
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A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.