Species guide

How to catch Blue shark

Prionace glauca

Stylized 2D illustration of Blue shark
brackishsaltwatergame fishCarcharhinidae

The blue shark is a sleek, fast pelagic predator found in tropical and temperate seas around the world. It prefers cooler waters and often inhabits continental shelf regions. This shark is known for its striking blue color and impressive size, reaching up to 4 meters in length.

Where they live

Worldwide in tropical and temperate ocean waters, mostly pelagic and on continental shelves. Prefers cooler temperatures of 7-16°C and deeper waters in the tropics.

Typical size

Up to about 400 cm

What they eat

  • fish
  • squid
  • other sharks
  • octopus
  • macrofauna

Best baits

  • fresh fish chunks
  • squid strips

Best lures

  • large deep-diving plugs
  • jigs

How to fish for them

  • trolling
  • deep sea angling
  • bottom fishing

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