Blacktip shark caught near Anna Maria Island

Blacktip Shark

Blacktip sharks are sleek, fast, and acrobatic — known to cartwheel clear out of the water when hooked. They patrol the beaches and nearshore Gulf chasing bait schools.

For sheer drag-screaming, jumping excitement, a blacktip is hard to beat and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Size
Commonly 3–6 feet
Fight
Fast runs and acrobatic jumps
On the table
Usually released
Best season
Warmer months along the beaches

How we catch Blacktip Shark

We anchor and chum or drift baits along the beaches and nearshore Gulf on nearshore and offshore trips.

On the table

We typically tag-and-release sharks after a quick photo to keep the fishery healthy.