Spinner Shark
Carcharhinus brevipinna
A medium-sized requiem shark known for its spectacular spinning leaps out of the water when hooked. Distinguished by its pointed snout and black-tipped fins.
Spinner Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carcharhinus brevipinna
- Typical size
- 24-60 inches, 20-90 lbs
- State record
- 198 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Found in warm coastal waters from the surf zone to depths of 250 feet. Anglers target them from piers, beaches, and boats using cut bait, live bait, or lures. They often feed in schools and are commonly caught while surf fishing or bottom fishing near inlets and passes.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a spinner 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™ worksSpinner Shark questions people ask
Spinner Shark is Carcharhinus brevipinna.
A typical spinner shark runs 24-60 inches, 20-90 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every spinner shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in warm coastal waters from the surf zone to depths of 250 feet. Anglers target them from piers, beaches, and boats using cut bait, live bait, or lures. They often feed in schools and are commonly caught while surf fishing or bottom fishing near inlets and passes. 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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