Species guide
How to catch Smalltooth sand tiger
Odontaspis ferox
The smalltooth sand tiger is a large, predatory shark found mainly near the ocean floor. It has a sturdy body and is known for its fierce hunting of squid, small fish, and crustaceans. This shark inhabits deep offshore areas and continental shelves, sometimes venturing into shallower waters.
Where they live
Occurs near the bottom of continental shelves and upper slopes at depths of 13 to 420 meters, mainly in the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean regions. It is benthopelagic and associated with deep offshore nursery areas.
Typical size
Up to about 450 cm
What they eat
- squid
- small bony fishes
- rockfish
- crustaceans
- shrimps
Best baits
- chunked fish
- squid pieces
- crustacean baits
Best lures
- large jigs
- soft plastic deep-diving lures
- trolling plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep-water jigging
- trolling along slopes
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