Fishing for Largetooth cookiecutter shark

Isistius plutodus

The largetooth cookiecutter shark is a small, deep-sea shark known for its unique feeding behavior, using its large teeth to gouge circular chunks from larger marine animals. It inhabits tropical and subtropical oceans. Typically measuring around 17 inches and weighing up to 2 pounds, this elusive shark is nocturnal, ascending to surface waters at night to feed. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Largetooth cookiecutter shark

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Largetooth cookiecutter shark.

Fishbrain

Stop guessing and start catching

Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!

App Section

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available