Oceanic Whitetip Shark

DE Oceanic Whitetip Shark Fishing Guide

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The body of the Oceanic Whitetip Shark is grayish bronze to brown in color. This species is commonly named the Oceanic Whitetip Shark for the whitish-tipped fins and tail

Diet: fishes, smaller sharks, rays, and squids

Habitat & Range

The Oceanic Whitetip Shark is an oceanic species that prefers deep, wide open waters. They feed primarily on fishes, smaller sharks, rays, and squids.

Where to Fishing

Atlantic Ocean

Fishing Season

All year

Size Limit: 54 inches FORK LENGTH

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing Tips

Whole bluefish or mackerel are excellent baits for catching Oceanic Whitetip Shark s . To draw sharks in, chumming is almost a necessity.

References

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