Sand Tiger Shark
Carcharias taurus
A large coastal shark with a distinctive appearance featuring protruding teeth and a stout body. Known for its docile nature despite its fearsome appearance.
Sand Tiger Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carcharias taurus
- Typical size
- 60-120 inches, 200-350 lbs
- State record
- 348 lbs 14 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Found in coastal waters from the surf zone to continental shelves, often near the bottom around reefs, wrecks, and sandy areas. Anglers typically target them from shore, piers, or boats using heavy tackle with cut bait like bluefish or mackerel. They are most active during dawn and dusk hours.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a sand tiger 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™ worksSand Tiger Shark questions people ask
Sand Tiger Shark is Carcharias taurus.
A typical sand tiger shark runs 60-120 inches, 200-350 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every sand tiger shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in coastal waters from the surf zone to continental shelves, often near the bottom around reefs, wrecks, and sandy areas. Anglers typically target them from shore, piers, or boats using heavy tackle with cut bait like bluefish or mackerel. They are most active during dawn and dusk hours. 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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