Pinback Shark

Eastern Pacific Ocean — from Southern California south to Peru and the Galapagos Islands. A relatively small, slender shark of tropical and subtropical Eastern Pacific coastal waters. Found in nearshore coastal waters and around offshore islands. Less commonly encountered than more prominent Pacific shark species.

64°F–78°F. A warm-water Eastern Pacific shark found in nearshore tropical and subtropical coastal waters.

Best Lures: Not specifically targeted with lures. Best Baits: Fresh cut fish produces incidental catches. Small whole baitfish work near the bottom. Primarily a bycatch species in Eastern Pacific coastal fisheries.

Typically 3–5 feet. Primarily encountered as bycatch when targeting other species in tropical Pacific coastal areas.