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Bonnethead Shark
Sphyrna tiburo
A small, shovel-headed hammerhead common on the flats. A great light-tackle target that eats crustaceans and is surprisingly good eating.
Where to find them
Shallow flats, bays, and seagrass; cruise in skinny water hunting crabs and shrimp.
Regulations by Region
Atlantic Coast
Season open- Size limit
- No statewide size limit
- Bag limit
- 1 per person, 2 per vessel (shark aggregate)
- Season
- Open year-round
Within the shark aggregate; circle hooks required with natural bait.
Gulf Coast
Season open- Size limit
- No statewide size limit
- Bag limit
- 1 per person, 2 per vessel
- Season
- Open year-round
Same statewide rules.
Top Baits
live shrimpcut crabshrimp on jig