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Bull Shark

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Bull Shark

Carcharhinus leucas

Bull Shark is a shark profile where tackle strength, safe handling, legal access, and current protected-species guidance matter.

Bite estimate

Reading conditions for your fishing location…

Movement & conditions

Near San Antonio, TX · change location

Movement modelling for Bull Shark is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map

Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.

Movement and migration guide

No movement profile is matched to Bull Shark yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.

Where to fish

Fish around bait schools, passes, channels, jetties, or surf cuts with careful handling plans.

SurfPassesBaysChannelsRiver mouths

Regulation card

Check current TPWD rules before keeping fish.

Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.

Source: TPWD Outdoor Annual

What to throw

Cut mullet, Ladyfish, Bonito, Live or cut bait and Heavy bait rigs around Surf, Passes, Bays.

SaltwaterSurfPassesBaysChannels

Recommended setup

Heavy shark setup with wire or heavy leader and non-offset circle hooks where required.

Reaction Tackle Wire Leaders

Line

Wire leader for gar, toothy fish, and heavy saltwater situations.

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Gear & Tackle Box

Illustration: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

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Verify current regulations with the state or federal authority before fishing.