Hilton Head Shark Fishing

Giant. Huge. Monsters. …But mostly you could hold them with one or two hands! Every shark looks ten times bigger when you're face to face with a smile full of sharp teeth, don't you think? The most frequently caught sharks on Hilton Head Island waters are in the 2-4 foot range. There are smaller and larger ones out there, and there is great variation amongst species. These typically caught sharks are a perfect size so that with appropriate tackle they can be handled by a variety of fishermen, from kids to adults with great results.

Aiming for the biggest catch? Be sure to discuss this at the time of reservation. Certain shark fishing trips are more favorable to catching large sharks. Some Hilton Head Shark Fishing companies offer "Monster Shark" specific charters. Just ask.

It sure is! Shark fishing can be both an entertaining and educational experience for everyone. Ask your chosen charter company for details on a family-oriented outing, as they may offer a variety of programs with some better suited for groups with children than others. Your best bet is generally a private charter where you have the boat to yourselves and thus more control over the experience.

Depending on the shark fishing charter company, there may be a minimum age requirement for certain programs. Typically, minimum ages are in the 4 or 5 year old range, but also some companies offer trips specifically for young ages. Consult your chosen charter company for exact requirements and the best match..

Most shark fishing charters explore the inland and near coastal waterways where the water is generally calmer than the open ocean. The regular "hot spots" include the mouth of the Calibogue Sound, the May River, and Port Royal Sound. Any of the inshore or "backcountry" waters should offer relatively calm conditions that are great for all ages.

Not unless you have a very large pool.... Just Kidding! Hilton Head Shark Fishing .com encourages catch and release practices. People usually have one of two reasons for perhaps wishing to save a captured shark, either to eat it or to mount it. While certain species of shark can be subjectively tasty when correctly prepared, this is best left up to professionals... why not dine out at a local seafood eatery instead? Leave the sharks in their natural habitat for the next group to enjoy and learn from. Want a trophy shark mounted on your wall? Killing a shark or fish is no longer necessary thanks to modern taxidermy. Your captain can arrange for a skilled taxidermist to create a wall mounted replica from some photos and measurements, allowing for a successful live release back into the wild.

In some cases, Hilton Head Shark Fishing charters do offer catch-to-eat options for sharks. Just be sure to ask them in advance if that's really what you're looking for. We're not "against" eating sharks, but we want to make sure nothing goes to waste. So please, if you decide to harvest a shark, please be sure it gets put to the best use.

Shark Fishing is PROHIBITED on the guarded Hilton Head Island beaches. For obvious reasons, you wouldn't want to attract hungry sharks to areas where people are usually swimming! Enjoy shark fishing on a chartered boat with a professional captain.

A variety of sharks inhabit the waters surrounding Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry. Hammerheads like the coastal Bonnethead sharks are a popular catch. Black Tip sharks produce a great amount of action, putting up quite a fight and even sometimes leaping out of the water. Bull Sharks, the occasional Finetooth shark, Tiger shark, Lemon shark and Sharpnose sharks are all possible catches throughout the season.