Species guide
How to catch Little gulper shark
Centrophorus uyato
saltwatergame fishCentrophoridae
The little gulper shark is a small deepwater shark found near the bottom off continental shelves and upper slopes. It hunts mainly bony fish and squid, making it a predator of the deep sea. This species can grow up to about 110 cm long and is known as a game fish.
Where they live
This deepwater shark inhabits outer continental shelves and upper slopes at depths ranging from 50 to 1400 meters. It is found in saltwater regions including the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean.
Typical size
Up to about 110 cm
What they eat
- small bony fish
- squid
Best baits
- cut bait
- squid
Best lures
- deepwater jig
- soft plastic lure
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deepwater jigging
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