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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blacktipped shark | Guyana | Reference |
| Cação | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cação galha preta | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cação-agulha-preta | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Galha-preta | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Great blacktip shark | United States | Reference |
| Großer Schwarzspitzenhai | Germany · German | Reference |
| Hanazame | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Hanna zame | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Inkytail shark | Indonesia | Reference |
| Inkytail shark | Malaysia | Reference |
| Jaqueton | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Large blacktip shark | Cuba | Reference |
| Large blacktip shark | United States | Reference |
| Longnose grey shark | Malaysia | Reference |
| Long-nose grey shark | Australia | Reference |
| Longnose grey whaler | Indonesia | Reference |
| Machote | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Marracho barbatana negra | Mozambique · Portuguese | Reference |
| Requin-tisserand | France · French | Reference |
| Requin nene pointe | Seychelles · French | Reference |
| Requin tisserand | France · French | Reference |
| Requin tisserand | Djibouti · French | Reference |
| Requin tisserand | New Caledonia · French | Reference |
| Requin tisserand | Global · French | Reference |
| Serra-garoupa | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Shark | United States | Reference |
| Smoothfang shark | Indonesia | Reference |
| Smoothfang shark | Malaysia | Reference |
| Spinner Shark | Cuba | Reference |
| Spinner shark | France | Reference |
| Spinner shark | Djibouti | Reference |
| Spinner shark | India | Reference |
| Spinner shark | Malaysia | Reference |
| Spinner shark | Malta | Reference |
| Spinner shark | Micronesia | Reference |
| Spinner shark | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Spinner shark | South Africa | Reference |
| Spinner shark | United States | Reference |
| Spinner shark | Uruguay | Reference |
| Spinner shark | Global | Reference |
| Spinner shark | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Spinnerhaai | South Africa · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Sucuri-de-ponta-petra | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tiburon aleta negra | Nicaragua · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón aleta negra | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón aleta negra | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón curro | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón de aleta negra | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Tiburón de arrecife | Cuba · Spanish | Reference |
| Tubarão-tecelão | Cape Verde · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tubarão-tecelão | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tümmlerhai | Germany · German | 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.
- 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.