Copper Shark

Q: What is the scientific name for copper shark?

Copper Shark is Carcharhinus brachyurus.

The record

Copper Shark at a glance

Scientific name: Carcharhinus brachyurus
Typical size: 6-10 feet, 200-600 lbs
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Legendary

Where it lives

Habitat

Copper sharks inhabit coastal waters from the surf zone to continental shelf depths, often following schools of fish. They are targeted by shark anglers using heavy tackle with large baits like mackerel, bonito, or stingray from piers, boats, and shore. These sharks are known for their powerful runs and aerial displays when hooked.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a copper 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™ works

Questions

Copper Shark questions people ask

What is the scientific name for copper shark?

Copper Shark is Carcharhinus brachyurus.

How big does a copper shark get?

A typical copper shark runs 6-10 feet, 200-600 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every copper shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do copper shark live?

Copper sharks inhabit coastal waters from the surf zone to continental shelf depths, often following schools of fish. They are targeted by shark anglers using heavy tackle with large baits like mackerel, bonito, or stingray from piers, boats, and shore. These sharks are known for their powerful runs and aerial displays when hooked. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

Is copper shark in the Cobia 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.

Offshore