Blacknose Shark
Carcharhinus acronotus
A small coastal shark with a distinctive black spot on the tip of its snout. Known for its relatively docile nature and preference for shallow waters.
Blacknose Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carcharhinus acronotus
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 10-25 lbs
- State record
- 41 lbs, 4 oz (1995)
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries from North Carolina to Brazil. Anglers typically target them from piers, beaches, and boats using cut bait or live bait in waters less than 100 feet deep.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a blacknose shark through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBlacknose Shark questions people ask
Blacknose Shark is Carcharhinus acronotus.
A typical blacknose shark runs 24-48 inches, 10-25 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every blacknose shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries from North Carolina to Brazil. Anglers typically target them from piers, beaches, and boats using cut bait or live bait in waters less than 100 feet deep. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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