Species guide
How to catch Striped catshark
Poroderma africanum
saltwatergame fishScyliorhinidae
The striped catshark is a small, slender shark known for its distinctive striped pattern. It is a nocturnal predator feeding mainly on fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans. Commonly called the pyjama shark due to its striped appearance, it inhabits coastal waters in Africa.
Where they live
Found in shallow to deep saltwater along the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coasts of Africa, typically from the shoreline down to 100 meters depth.
Typical size
Up to about 101 cm
What they eat
- fish
- cephalopods
- crustaceans
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- squid strips
- crustacean chunks
Best lures
- small jigging lures
- soft plastic baits
- minnow imitations
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- baited hooks
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