Species guide
How to catch Blue shark
Prionace glauca
brackishsaltwatergame fishCarcharhinidae
The blue shark is a sleek, fast pelagic predator found in tropical and temperate seas around the world. It prefers cooler waters and often inhabits continental shelf regions. This shark is known for its striking blue color and impressive size, reaching up to 4 meters in length.
Where they live
Worldwide in tropical and temperate ocean waters, mostly pelagic and on continental shelves. Prefers cooler temperatures of 7-16°C and deeper waters in the tropics.
Typical size
Up to about 400 cm
What they eat
- fish
- squid
- other sharks
- octopus
- macrofauna
Best baits
- fresh fish chunks
- squid strips
Best lures
- large deep-diving plugs
- jigs
How to fish for them
- trolling
- deep sea angling
- bottom fishing
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