Shark Week In NJ

[Billfish715]

This Great White is pretty close to home. The shark fishermen can save lots of time and fuel by staying close to home. Big sand tiger sharks are swimming from the surf zone out to the artificial reefs for sure. Threshers are following the bunkers and who only knows what other sharks are around. No one fishes for them inshore so we may never know. If you think the Covid 19 scare can shut down beaches. Watch how fast they close when someone sees a shark or catches one in sight of a beach umbrella.

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[Billfish715]

A little over 10 years ago there was a report in the Asbury Park Press of a Great White Shark caught on or around the Sea Girt Reef. It was disputed as are many unusual occurrences. Still, there was enough information for many people to believe it. About two years ago, I brought a large sand tiger shark to the boat. It was well over 100 pounds. In looking at the pictures again, It might have been around 150 lbs.

I snagged it in the tough part of its upper lip outside the jaw and teeth. Lucky for me, the line and leader never rubbed on any of those sharp dentures. Using only a fluke rig and 20# braid, I was surprised to have brought it up to the boat After a 30 minute tug of war, we did get a look at it and we took some pictures before dehooking it for release. All of this action took place on the Axel Carlson Reef.

[MudCat08]

There are usually many sand tiger sharks, sandbar sharks and big stingrays around the surf on most south Jersey beaches during the time shark week happens.
Some are even 8feet or larger. Often times you do have to use a kayak to paddle out your baits a little farther though.
Among the rarer encounters are dusky, blacktip, spinner, bull, and thresher sharks.