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
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.