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How To Handle Sharks Safely When Fishing In South Carolina

Explore thrilling shark fishing in South Carolina with essential tips for safe handling: Use robust gear and proper tools, minimize stress, handle with care, and follow release protocols. Ensure sustainable practices for a memorable angling experience while conserving marine life.

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How To Handle Sharks Safely When Fishing In South Carolina

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  1. How To Handle Sharks Safely When Fishing In South Carolina?

  2. Catching a shark can be challenging… Hooking such a powerful fish demands preparation and perseverance.

  3. Today’s presentation aims to help anglers catch and handle sharks safely when fishing off SC’s coast.

  4. MOST COMMON SHARKS IN SOUTH CAROLINA Atlantic Sharpnose Shark (Rhizoprionodon terraenovae) Blacktip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) Spinner Shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna) sandbar shark (carcharhinus plumbeus) Bonnethead Shark (Sphyrna tiburo) Dusky Shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) … are among the shark species commonly found in the waters of South Carolina.

  5. Each of these species has unique characteristics and behavior… should be handled differently.

  6. Best Shark Fishing Spots in South Carolina

  7. South Carolina’s coastline has some of the best shark fishing spots in all of the US. Listed below are a few of them; Myrtle beach Georgetown Hilton head island Charleston Folly beach, etc. Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Beaufort

  8. SAFE HANDLING TECHNIQUES Sharks are among the top predators of the ocean. 1 They are very powerful creatures… large and strong as compared to other fish species. 2 So, anglers must be very careful when fishing for sharks. 3 Listed below are a few tips anglers should keep in mind when fishing for sharks off South Carolina’s coast. 4

  9. #1- USE APPROPRIATE GEAR

  10. Sharks are large marine creatures… known for their unpredictable behavior. When hooked―they are gonna put up a vigorous fight. That’s for sure.

  11. Only use heavy-duty gear that can withstand such an intense fight.

  12. #2- HAVE THE RIGHT TOOL

  13. … makes shark very dangerous creatures. SHARP TEETH THRASHING MOVEMENTS POWERFUL JAWS

  14. Long-handled pliers Anglers should be equipped with specialized tools for safe shark handling. De-hookers Bolt cutters … are among the essential tools to have to safely handle sharks.

  15. #3- USE PROPER HANDLING TECHNIQUES

  16. Hooked sharks should be handled with care and respect. Provide support to its body properly when lifting it out of the water. Don’t cause any damage to its eyes and mouth Never grab a shark by its gills

  17. #4- RELEASE PROTOCOLS

  18. Unhook and release the shark carefully to maximize its survival rate.

  19. BOTTOM LINE

  20. Being apex predators, sharks play crucial roles in marine ecosystems.

  21. Efforts should be made for the conservation of these magnificent creatures.

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