Shark season has arrived with a good number on the flats, so grab the kids and enjoy listening to line fly off the spool. Sarasota is home to a variety of shark species. Some of the most popular sharks that can be caught include Bonnethead Sharks, which are small sharks that can be found in shallow waters, such as bays, estuaries, and flats. They’re most commonly caught during the summer months.
Another species, Blacktip sharks, are typically caught in nearshore waters and around jetties. Catch and release is the recommended method of shark fishing in Sarasota. This involves safely releasing the shark back into the water after catching it. Make sure to remove the hook quickly and handle the shark carefully to avoid injuring it.
Shark season has arrived with a good number on the flats, so grab your child and enjoy listening to line fly off the spool. Sarasota is home to a variety of shark species. Some of the most popular sharks that can be caught include Bonnethead Sharks, which are small sharks that can be found in shallow waters, such as bays, estuaries, and flats. They’re most commonly caught during the summer months.

This shark appears to have met its match.
Another species, Blacktip sharks, are typically caught in nearshore waters and around jetties. Catch and release is the recommended method of shark fishing in Sarasota. This involves safely releasing the shark back into the water after catching it. Make sure to remove the hook quickly and handle the shark carefully to avoid injuring it.


