Tope Shark
Galeorhinus galeus
The tope shark is a slender, bronze-colored shark with a pointed snout and large dorsal fin. It's a highly migratory species found in temperate coastal waters worldwide.
Tope Shark at a glance
- Scientific name
- Galeorhinus galeus
- Typical size
- 36-60 inches, 20-80 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Tope sharks inhabit coastal waters from the surface to depths of 1,500 feet, often moving into shallow bays and estuaries. They are targeted by anglers using bottom rigs with cut bait or whole fish, and are known for their strong fighting ability. These sharks form large schools and migrate seasonally.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a tope 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™ worksTope Shark questions people ask
Tope Shark is Galeorhinus galeus.
A typical tope shark runs 36-60 inches, 20-80 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every tope shark you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Tope sharks inhabit coastal waters from the surface to depths of 1,500 feet, often moving into shallow bays and estuaries. They are targeted by anglers using bottom rigs with cut bait or whole fish, and are known for their strong fighting ability. These sharks form large schools and migrate seasonally. 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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