Species guide
How to catch Porbeagle
Lamna nasus
saltwatergame fishLamnidae
The Porbeagle is a powerful and fast pelagic shark known for its streamlined body and vigorous fighting ability. It inhabits temperate waters mainly on the continental shelf across the Atlantic and Mediterranean. This species is a prized gamefish due to its size and strength.
Where they live
Found on continental shelves in temperate Atlantic and Mediterranean saltwaters, ranging from surface to deep waters around 1360 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 350 cm
What they eat
- Herring
- Pilchard
- Icefish
- Gadoids (cod-like fish)
- Mackerel
- Squid (Moroteuthis species)
Best baits
- Cut fish chunks
- Whole pilchards
- Squid
Best lures
- Large metal spoons
- Big jigs
- Heavy plugs
How to fish for them
- Trolling
- Bottom fishing
- Drift fishing
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