The Spinner Shark is gray to bronze in color, fading to white underneath with a faint white band on the sides. Its fins and lower lobe of the tail have black tips.
Diet: fishes and squids
Habitat & Range
The Spinner Shark ranges from shallow inshore waters to deep, wide open waters. They feed primarily on fishes and squids.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Fishing Season
Jan. 1 - May 14July 16 - Dec. 31
Catch Limit: Boat anglers - only 1 shark of any species per vessel, except 1 additional bonnethead and 1 additional Atlantic sharpnose per angler onboard vessel. Shore anglers - only 1 shark of any species per angler, except 1 additional bonnethead and one additional Atlantic sharpnose per shore angler.Possession of oceanic white-tip sharks is prohibited.
Size Limit: 54 inches FORK LENGTH
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Whole bluefish or mackerel are excellent baits for catching Spinner Shark s . To draw sharks in, chumming is almost a necessity.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | Jan. 1 - May 14July 16 - Dec. 31 | Link |
