Fish Facts: Are Mako Sharks Dangerous?
The short answer is yes, but that requires considerable explanation.
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The short answer is yes, but that requires considerable explanation.
Anglers fishing for bluefin tuna catch an almost 600-pound thresher, three times larger than the current state record.
Don’t make catching the apex predator from the surf a dangerous situation. Instead, be ready to unhook and release sharks quickly and efficiently.
Capt. Dean Krah was guiding an angler in a Maine river when they hooked the sand tiger, a probable first for the state.
New protections for California white sharks leave anglers wondering how to stay legal.
One coastal tourist spot has an issue with anglers catching sharks where families are splashing in the surf.
This captain’s decision points to a positive shift in how we see sharks—and value record catches.
Four top road trip destinations that offer the best fishing for five different species.
Catching big blacktip sharks on fly in Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas.
Fly fishing tips to catch sharks on the flats, in bays, and along beaches
Shark fiends find explosive action on mid-Atlantic mako sharks
Build this simple rig to draw wary predators within range.
The short answer is yes, but that requires considerable explanation.
Anglers fishing for bluefin tuna catch an almost 600-pound thresher, three times larger than the current state record.
Don’t make catching the apex predator from the surf a dangerous situation. Instead, be ready to unhook and release sharks quickly and efficiently.
Capt. Dean Krah was guiding an angler in a Maine river when they hooked the sand tiger, a probable first for the state.
New protections for California white sharks leave anglers wondering how to stay legal.
One coastal tourist spot has an issue with anglers catching sharks where families are splashing in the surf.
This captain’s decision points to a positive shift in how we see sharks—and value record catches.
Four top road trip destinations that offer the best fishing for five different species.
Catching big blacktip sharks on fly in Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas.
Fly fishing tips to catch sharks on the flats, in bays, and along beaches
Shark fiends find explosive action on mid-Atlantic mako sharks
Build this simple rig to draw wary predators within range.
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