A world of fast action--inshore and offshore--awaits mid-Atlantic sharkers.
By
Ric Burnley
Updated: March 8, 2013
Valuable Resource: Many species of sharks are protected, but even those that aren’t should be released.Ric Burnley
Sharking Grounds: The waters off the mid-Atlantic region offer some of the best chances to interact with a large pelagic shark species, including makos, threshers and blacktips, to name a few.
Exotic Catch: Although not rare, thresher sharks still provide a thrilling encounter.Capt. Jack Sprengel
Joe Mahler
Joe Mahler
Shark fishing calls for stout terminal tackle, from hooks to cable leaders and heavy-duty crimps. Big sharks can bite through almost anything and aren’t typically leader shy, so rig accordingly.
This track shows a tagged mako shark off Isla Mujeres in the Gulf of Mexico. Image provided by the Guy Harvey Research Institute.
