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What kind of shark did I get? #7512096 05/10/12 05:07 AM
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Was just wondering if anybody could identify the shark I caught? Been looking at some identification guides, but can't get a definite read. Was the first shark I've ever caught and would like to know what it is! After getting some pictures taken, the little guy made his way back to the gulf. He was around 3-4 ft. long.

Shark3 by mistken, on Flickr

Shark2 by mistken, on Flickr

Shark1 by mistken, on Flickr


Re: What kind of shark did I get? [Re: Mistken] #7512153 05/10/12 07:19 AM
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Looks like a sandbar shark.


Re: What kind of shark did I get? [Re: Mistken] #7512278 05/10/12 11:33 AM
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Atlantic sharpnose, a male



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Re: What kind of shark did I get? [Re: lite-liner] #7512455 05/10/12 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted By: lite-liner
Atlantic sharpnose, a male


Yup. I concur.

Congrats, nice catch.


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Re: What kind of shark did I get? [Re: Mistken] #7512913 05/10/12 02:49 PM
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Looks like dinner to me. Not bad eating when they are gilled.


Re: What kind of shark did I get? [Re: Mistken] #7524629 05/13/12 08:58 PM
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a nice sandbar shark.


Re: What kind of shark did I get? [Re: Mistken] #7524651 05/13/12 09:08 PM
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What beach are you fishin? I see there isnt any seaweed in sight.

Nice catch.


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