Fishing for Caribbean reef shark

Carcharhinus perezii

The Caribbean reef shark is a robust, medium-sized shark commonly found in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. It typically reaches lengths of 84-108 inches and weighs up to 150 pounds. This predator feeds on fish and cephalopods, often hunting near coral reefs. Known for its agile swimming, it is a solitary species but can occasionally form groups. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

3 ft - 213 ft

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Caribbean reef shark

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Caribbean reef shark

15 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Caribbean reef shark

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Caribbean reef shark

Revengebay

57 in · 45 lb

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Caribbean reef shark

Cades Reef

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Caribbean reef shark

Sarasota County Coast

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Caribbean reef shark

Monroe County Coast

25 in · 3 lb

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Caribbean reef shark

Virginia Beach Fishing Pier

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Caribbean reef shark

Long Bay

72 in · 50 lb

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Caribbean reef shark

Palm Beach County Coast

86 in · 150 lb

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