South Florida Big Game Shark Fishing
Sharks are one of the most favored game fish in the waters of the world and Fort Lauderdale has some of the most productive shark fishing on the Southeast coast. When it comes to targeting a large game fish, Fort Lauderdale fishing offers several shark species to fill the order. The infamous Hammerhead shark, Thresher shark, aggressive Bull shark and Mako shark move on in as they are Fort Lauderdale “locals” for a few months. Millions of sharks migrate through South Florida waters every year in search of food and to mate with others. Sharks are truly a unique predator; they will search for their next meal through out the entire water column.
Game Sharks are infamous for hanging around Fort Lauderdale's native reef lines and accompanying our ancient shipwrecks. Our deepest natural reef is roughly one mile off shore and houses several varieties of food and bait fish which forms an active food chain that leaves these primary predators at the top. South Florida's steady flow of warm water makes Fort Lauderdale and Miami a hot spot for game shark activity.
Unlike Dolphin or Wahoo, people don't generally care for the taste of shark; it doesn't make a mean smoked fish dip. Shark meat isn't a popular snack due to the fact that they urinate through their skin giving the meat an ammonia-like flavor and scent. The roughly textured skin of sharks is similar to sandpaper. They aren't too tasty but they're beautiful fish and a blast to fight!
 Every year, between the months of March and June, the big game sharks run a massive migration northward along the South Florida coastline. In March, sharks are king. During Shark season in Fort Lauderdale, we fish both dead and live baits. Preferred live baits for Fort Lauderdale shark fishing consists of blue runners and big silver mullet. Throw out a tasty, bloody bonito or an oily king fish head and it really turns them on. Bolt to the drop-off, about a mile offshore and it's only a win win situation. You've got a pretty good chance of fighting a giant hammerhead shark, thresher shark, or any of those prehistoric predators for a decent amount of time; you won't be disappointed. Razor sharp forged hooks and heavy duty 400 pound test will allow the angler to hang on with suspense when a large game shark puts up a battle. Game Sharks are the toughest fighting fish Fort Lauderdale has to offer, especially when they are hooked with a shiny, serrated 11/0.
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