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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weißspitzenhai | Germany · German | Reference |
| Weißspitzen-Hochseehai | Germany · German | Reference |
| Weißspitzen-Riffhai | Germany · German | Reference |
| Whitetip | St Hel Asc Tris | Reference |
| Whitetip shark | Cuba | Reference |
| Whitetip shark | Puerto Rico | Reference |
| Whitetip shark | United States | Reference |
| White-tip shark | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Whitetip whaler | Australia | Reference |
| Whitetip whaler | Indonesia | Reference |
| Yogore | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Aileron blanc du large | France · French | Reference |
| Brown Milbert's sand bar shark | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Brown shark | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Cazón | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Cazón | Peru · Spanish | Reference |
| Cazón | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Galano | Cuba · Spanish | Reference |
| Galha-branca | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Hochsee-Weißspitzenhai | Germany · German | Reference |
| Manō | Hawaii · Hawaiian | Reference |
| Marracho | Azores Is. · Portuguese | Reference |
| Marracho oceánico | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
| Marracho-de-pontas-brancas | Cape Verde · Portuguese | Reference |
| Nigano shark | United States | Reference |
| Oceanic white tip shark | India | Reference |
| Oceanic white tip shark | New Zealand | Reference |
| Oceanic whitetip shark | Australia | Reference |
| Oceanic whitetip shark | Christmas I. | Reference |
| Oceanic Whitetip Shark | Cuba | Reference |
| Oceanic whitetip shark | Malaysia | Reference |
| Oceanic whitetip shark | Micronesia | Reference |
| Oceanic whitetip shark | Azores Is. | Reference |
| Oceanic whitetip shark | South Africa | Reference |
| Oceanic whitetip shark | United States | Reference |
| Oceanic whitetip shark | Uruguay | Reference |
| Oceanic whitetip shark | Global | Reference |
| Oceanic white-tip shark | Fr. Polynesia | Reference |
| Oceanic white-tip shark | Kermadec Is. | Reference |
| Oceanic white-tip shark | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Oceanic white-tipped whaler | Australia | Reference |
| Opesee-wittiphaai | South Africa · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Rameur | France · French | Reference |
| Requin à aileron blanc | Mauritius · French | Reference |
| Requin à longues nageoires | Canada · French | Reference |
| Requin à nageoires rondes | New Caledonia · French | Reference |
| Requin à pointes | New Caledonia · French | Reference |
| Requin blanc | France · French | Reference |
| Requin canal | Seychelles · French | Reference |
| Requin océan | New Caledonia · French | Reference |
| Requin océanique | Fr. Polynesia · French | Reference |
| Requin océanique | Global · French | Reference |
| Requin océanique à pointes blanches | Fr. Polynesia · French | Reference |
| Shark | United States | Reference |
| Silvertip shark | Indonesia | Reference |
| Tiburón | Peru · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón aliblanco | Panama · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburon oceanico | Nicaragua · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón oceánico | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón oceánico | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón oceánico | Uruguay · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón pardo | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón punta blanca oceánico | Panama · Spanish | Reference |
| Tubarão | Azores Is. · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tubarão-de-pontas-brancas | Cape Verde · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tubarão-de-pontas-brancas | Portugal · 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.