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How to catch Bignose shark

Carcharhinus altimus

Stylized 2D illustration of Bignose shark
saltwatergame fishCarcharhinidae

The bignose shark is a large, powerful predator found along continental shelves. It features a streamlined body suited for active hunting. This shark feeds mostly on fish and cephalopods and is known to inhabit deep waters.

Where they live

Found on continental shelves in the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea, ranging from shallow 12 meters to depths of 810 meters.

Typical size

Up to about 300 cm

What they eat

  • fish
  • cephalopods

Best baits

  • cut fish
  • squid

Best lures

  • large deepwater jigs
  • metal spoons

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • deep trolling

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