Sandbar Shark
Carcharhinus plumbeus
A large, heavy-bodied shark with a distinctive high dorsal fin and bronze to gray coloration. Known for forming large schools in shallow coastal waters during summer months.
Sandbar Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carcharhinus plumbeus
- Typical size
- 48-72 inches, 50-150 lbs
- State record
- 263 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and over sandy bottoms from the surf zone to depths of 900 feet. Anglers typically target them from beaches, piers, and boats using large baits like cut fish, crabs, or rays. They migrate seasonally and aggregate in large numbers during summer.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a sandbar 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™ worksSandbar Shark questions people ask
Sandbar Shark is Carcharhinus plumbeus.
A typical sandbar shark runs 48-72 inches, 50-150 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every sandbar shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and over sandy bottoms from the surf zone to depths of 900 feet. Anglers typically target them from beaches, piers, and boats using large baits like cut fish, crabs, or rays. They migrate seasonally and aggregate in large numbers during summer. 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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