[Jeremi]

My 10 year old son and I caught this one in June in AL. I always thought it was a BT but someone got in my head saying to was to fat to be a BT. 60" from nose to fork.

 

[RjTheMetalhead]

Looks like a blacktip.
Bulls have much bigger heads

 

[Jeremi]

Thank you! Lol that was one of my points! Damn that guy getting in my head lol

 

[andypat]

Don't know what kind, but it sure is a pretty fish, and pictures. Nice!!

 

[abass105]

Regardless of the species, it is a very nice catch. I bet your son had a blast. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jeremi]

This was my sons first. He is an amazing fisherman and my best fishing partner. He's been fascinated by sharks and sea life since he was born. I really see him being a marine biologist. He has the grades and passion.

 

[Fatback]

A fine example of a Blacktip shark. Biggest give away is the "Z" coloration pattern on the sides. All so the nose is way too sharp for a Bull shark. Position of the dorsal fin in relation to the pectoral fins says Blacktip.

A real nice catch. Looks like a nice sized adult as Blacktips don't get much bigger than six feet. I can imagine your son had a super thrilling fight with this shark, bet this is one memory that will be with him for a very long time. Very nice.Well done.

 

[ez2cdave]

Sharpnose Shark ?

 

[1BadF350]

Sharpnose Shark ?

Sigh.....really?

 

[George Gravier]

Sigh.....really?

ha ha in its stomach maybe!

 

[1BadF350]

Dave just throws shit against the wall to see if it sticks.
But hey he got his plus one on post count

 

[pods]

Looks like a big Blacktip. You could confirm it by checking the anal fin. If there is black on that, it is a spinner. Spinners don't tend to be that thick though.
Safe to say that was a blacktip. And a fine one to boot!
Congrats. I am looking to get my 10 year old his first shark in a couple of weeks!

 

[Garboman]

Sharpnose Shark ?

From the Internet (Some of the following anyway, some comes from catching a boatload of each species.

Sharpnose Shark seldom gets to 48", frequently caught in the 36" range, known in NC waters in early September as a prelude to Drum fishing to come. It can bite you. Good with Children. Has white spots on back and sides.

Versus:

Blacktip Shark can approach 6', most common Shark taken in Florida waters, will feed on Sharpnose Sharks as mentioned by Geo, if a decent size one bites you, you will be on the way to the emergency room. No white spots on back and side.

 

[pods]

"Good with Children."
Loved how you snuck that one in.

 

[Fatback]

Here is a picture of a Blacktip shark..................................

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Here is a picture of a Bull Shark........................

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[pods]

Fatback, the first shark is actually a Spinner shark. Note the black anal fin.

 

[Fatback]

Fatback, the first shark is actually a Spinner shark. Note the black anal fin.

Man I wish I landed a Spinner that big. Guaranteed its a Blacktip. Sorry, but that's just sand on the anal fin. My bad, should have chosen a different picture.

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Here is a better picture of a Blacktip (thanks pods)............................

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[pods]

I see it now after blowing up the pic. Would have been a hell of a nice spinner! Head like a bull.
I'm getting excited, we are heading out in 2 weeks and I get to bust out my first yakked bait for my new Avet. Couple of rays in the freezer ready to go.

 

[Fatback]

I see it now after blowing up the pic. Would have been a hell of a nice spinner! Head like a bull.
I'm getting excited, we are heading out in 2 weeks and I get to bust out my first yakked bait for my new Avet. Couple of rays in the freezer ready to go.

Yakked baits? Dude that's cheating. I catch my sharks on casted gear.

 

[Jeremi]

Some nice sharks! Like I said I knew it was a blacktip but I let my buddy get and my head. Shouldn't have ever doubted myself. I'm always right. Just ask the wife!