Species guide
How to catch Great white shark
Carcharodon carcharias
brackishsaltwatergame fishLamnidae
The great white shark is a powerful predator known for feeding on marine mammals and large fish. It is one of the ocean's top hunters and a highly respected game fish.
Where they live
Great white sharks inhabit both brackish and saltwater environments, commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, from shallow waters to depths of over 1200 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 640 cm
What they eat
- marine mammals
- sardines
- various finfish
- commerson's sea bream
- bullet tuna
- Atlantic bonito
- albacore tuna
- bluefin tuna
Best baits
- large fish chunks
- fresh cut bait
- marine mammal decoys
Best lures
- large trolling lures
- deep diving plugs
- metal spoons
How to fish for them
- heavy-duty trolling
- live bait fishing
- chumming
- heavy jigging
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