Fishing for Blue shark

Prionace glauca

The blue shark is a sleek, pelagic predator known for its slender body and vibrant blue coloration. It primarily feeds on squid and small fish. Inhabiting temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, it can grow up to 150 inches and weigh around 400 pounds. Blue sharks are highly migratory and often travel in schools, displaying curious and inquisitive behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

6 ft - 7 ft

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Blue shark

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Biggest Blue shark catches

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Blue shark

48 in · 49 lb

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Blue shark

100 in · 453 lb 3 oz

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Blue shark

Cow Bay

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Blue shark

Raritan Bay

100 in · 453 lb

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Blue shark

70 in · 156 lb

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Blue shark

Massachusetts Bay

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Blue shark

Cape Cod Bay

67 in · 67 lb

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Cape Cod Bay

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Blue shark

North Atlantic Ocean

72 in · 150 lb

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North Atlantic Ocean

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