Porbeagle
Lamna nasus
A stocky, fast-swimming shark with a distinctive white patch on the dorsal fin's rear edge. Known for its powerful build and ability to regulate body temperature.
Porbeagle at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lamna nasus
- Typical size
- 60-96 inches, 200-500 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Found in cold and temperate waters of the North Atlantic and Southern Hemisphere, typically in offshore waters but occasionally near shore. Anglers target them from boats using heavy tackle with fish baits or large lures in deeper waters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a porbeagle 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™ worksPorbeagle questions people ask
Porbeagle is Lamna nasus.
A typical porbeagle runs 60-96 inches, 200-500 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every porbeagle you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in cold and temperate waters of the North Atlantic and Southern Hemisphere, typically in offshore waters but occasionally near shore. Anglers target them from boats using heavy tackle with fish baits or large lures in deeper waters. 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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