Species guide

How to catch Spinner shark

Carcharhinus brevipinna

Stylized 2D illustration of Spinner shark
saltwatergame fishCarcharhinidae

The spinner shark is a fast, agile predator known for its impressive spinning leaps when hooked. It is commonly found along continental shelves in warm ocean waters. This shark is prized as a game fish due to its strong fight and agility.

Where they live

Found in saltwater on continental shelves in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions, typically from the surface down to 100 meters.

Typical size

Up to about 309 cm

What they eat

  • small to medium-sized finfish

Best baits

  • cut fish
  • fresh whole fish
  • squid

Best lures

  • metal spoons
  • jigs
  • plugs

How to fish for them

  • casting near shore and continental shelf
  • bottom fishing
  • trolling

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