Blue Shark

DE Blue Shark Fishing Guide

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The Blue Shark is brilliantly colored with a deep blue on top, lighter blue on the sides, and white underneath. Their elongated body is punctuated by extraordinarily long pectoral fins.

Diet: fishes and squids

Habitat & Range

Blue Shark s are an oceanic species that prefers deep, wide open waters. They feed primarily on fishes and squids.

Where to Fishing

Atlantic Ocean

Fishing Season

All year

Size Limit: 54 inches FORK LENGTH

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing Tips

The best methods for catching Blue Shark s are by chumming with live or dead baits. Good baits include squid, bluefish, and mackerel. To draw sharks in, chumming is almost a necessity.

References

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Delaware Fishing Regulations Season Dates All year Link