Galapagos Shark

Oceans & Range: Tropical oceans worldwide — primarily associated with oceanic islands and seamounts rather than continental coastlines. Most commonly found around the Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, the Revillagigedo Islands, Johnston Atoll, and other remote Pacific island groups. Also encountered around Atlantic and Indian Ocean islands.

Preferred Water Temperature: 72°F–82°F. A tropical oceanic island shark that prefers clear, warm offshore water with strong current around reef systems and drop-offs.

Size & Weight: Typically 6–10 feet and 100–400 lbs. Maximum approximately 12 feet. Similar in appearance to the Grey Reef Shark and Dusky Shark. Known for bold, inquisitive behavior — frequently encountered by divers at island locations.

Best Lures: Large swimbaits and jerkbaits produce strikes. Large surface poppers attract aggressive fish near reef edges.

Best Baits: Fresh whole fish are effective. Large cut baits in a chum slick produce fish around islands. Live jacks and trevally are excellent baits. Primarily encountered as bycatch when fishing for tuna and other pelagics near island groups.

Tropical oceans worldwide — primarily associated with oceanic islands and seamounts rather than continental coastlines. Most commonly found around the Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, the Revillagigedo Islands, Johnston Atoll, and other remote Pacific island groups. Also encountered around Atlantic and Indian Ocean islands.

72°F–82°F. A tropical oceanic island shark that prefers clear, warm offshore water with strong current around reef systems and drop-offs.

Best Lures: Large swimbaits and jerkbaits produce strikes. Large surface poppers attract aggressive fish near reef edges. Best Baits: Fresh whole fish are effective. Large cut baits in a chum slick produce fish around islands. Live jacks and trevally are excellent baits. Primarily encountered as bycatch when fishing for tuna and other pelagics near island groups.

Typically 6–10 feet and 100–400 lbs. Maximum approximately 12 feet. Similar in appearance to the Grey Reef Shark and Dusky Shark. Known for bold, inquisitive behavior — frequently encountered by divers at island locations.