How to Fish for Shark

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose the correct equipment for the size of shark you are wanting to catch.

   Fishing for 2 to 6 foot (0.6 to
   1.8 m) sharks requires: a reel that will hold at least 350 yards (320 m) of 20 to 40 pound (9 to
   18.1 kg) test line, a 10 to 12 foot (3 to
   3.65 m) fishing rod and a fighting belt.
   
   Fishing for 6 foot to 8 foot (1.8 to
   2.4 m) sharks requires: a reel that will hold at least 500 to 700 yards (457.2 to
   640.1 m) of dark green or clear 50 pound (22.7 kg) test line, a 5 foot 7 inch (17.8 cm) to 7 foot (1.7 to
   2.1 m) fishing rod with a minimum rating of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) and a metal alloy reel seat and a fighting belt with back harness.
   
   Fishing for greater than 8 foot (2.4 m) sharks requires: a reel that will hold 800 to 1500 yards (731.5 to
   1371.6 m) of black 100 pound (45.4 kg) test line, a 5 to 7 foot (1.5 to
   2.1 m) fishing rod with a metal alloy reel seat and a fighting belt and lower back harness that focuses the center of gravity on the hips and below.
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   Step 2: Choose the correct shark bait for the size of shark you are wanting to catch.

   Catching a 2 to 6 foot (0.6 to
   1.8 m) shark requires a relatively small bait such as Whiting or a piece of Ladyfish.
   
   Catching a 6 to 8 foot (1.8 to
   2.4 m) shark requires about 1 lb. (.45 kg) of bait fish such as Mullet or Sand Trout.
   
   Catching a shark greater than 8 feet (2.4 m) requires a large bait such as a 14 to 17 inch (0.36 to
   0.43 m) horse mullet or a 10
   - 15 lbs. (4.5 to
   6.8 kg) section of Jack fish. ,,, Cast the bait and leader out 40 to 100 yards (36.6 to
   91.4 m) off the beach or the pier in order to fish for 2 to 6 foot (0.6 to
   1.8 m) sharks.
   
   Paddle a kayak out 200 to 400 yards (182.88 to
   365.76 m) offshore to let the line drop 8 to 15 feet (2.4 to
   4.6 m) down in order to fish for 6 to 8 foot (1.8 to
   1.4 meter) sharks.
   
   Ride a jet ski or zodiac, or paddle a kayak, out 300 to 800 yards (274.3 to
   731.5 m) from the shore in order to fish for sharks greater than 8 feet (1.4 m). ,, There should be 5 to 6 lbs. (2.3 to
   3.2 kg) of pressure. ,,,,, Reel the shark in, but when the shark resists, give it some room before pulling it back. ,, The 2nd person uses pliers to remove the hook.
   
   If the hook is stuck or difficult to remove, use bolt cutters to cut it in half and remove the 2 pieces. ,,
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   Step 3: Attach the sturdy leader between the line and the hook.

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   Step 4: Secure the shark bait onto the hook.

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   Step 5: Choose the correct manner of casting your line based on the size of shark you are wanting to catch.

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   Step 6: Drop your shark bait and go back to shore.

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   Step 7: Tighten the slack in the line.

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   Step 8: Place the fighting belt with back harness near the fishing rod.

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   Step 9: Grab the fishing rod and run 10 yards (9.1 m) away from shore when a shark takes the bait.

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    Step 10: Call for help and put on your fighting belt with back harness.

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    Step 11: Lock down the reel after 60 seconds so that the hook is secure and the line does not break.

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    Step 12: Give and take with the shark.

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    Step 13: Instruct a helper to wade in and grab the leader when it becomes visible and to drag the shark into shallow water.

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    Step 14: Move the shark up out of the water while 1 person opens jaws and places the hammer inside to keep the mouth open.

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    Step 15: Snap some photographs to remember the shark with

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    Step 16: usually best from 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 m) off the ground.

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    Step 17: Release the shark back into the surf before it begins having difficulty getting oxygen.

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