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Best Shark Identification system

Posted By: EastTexasNoob

Best Shark Identification system - 06/02/15 06:24 PM

What shark identification do you guys use?
What do you look for first on a shark when identifying and in what order?
The shape of the head?
The color?
Shape of dorsal fin?
Posted By: xmatador

Re: Best Shark Identification system - 06/03/15 03:44 PM

Have you checked out the shark ID document from TPWD?

https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_br_v3400_1162.pdf
Posted By: xmatador

Re: Best Shark Identification system - 06/03/15 03:48 PM

Here is a good site for the main shark species you can catch in Texas near shore:

https://lostboysoutdoors.wordpress.com/2012/08/12/sharkid/
Posted By: Fish Art Texas

Re: Best Shark Identification system - 06/04/15 01:27 AM

don't need to id one in surf when it swims next to your leg- just need to get out of there!
Posted By: EastTexasNoob

Re: Best Shark Identification system - 06/04/15 03:56 AM

thanks xmatador! By the way in about 1 week I hope I can look as cool as you don on my kayak!
Posted By: EastTexasNoob

Re: Best Shark Identification system - 06/04/15 03:56 AM

Lol Fish Art Texas. When I was a kid i remember some big fish brushing against my leg when I was playing in the surf! scared the heck outta me!
Posted By: MudCat'83

Re: Best Shark Identification system - 06/07/15 11:26 AM

This is a link to what the Texas A&M Marine Biologist students use. It also has most other Texas fishes.

Texas A&M Fish Identification

Hope it helps.
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