Marathon, FL · Year-Round
Shark
Fishing Charters
Big-game power without the long run. Bulls, hammerheads, blacktips, and more prowl the reefs and channels just minutes from shore — we chum them up, and you go head-to-head with raw muscle.
Shark Fishing
Go Head-to-Head With a Shark
Shark fishing is some of the most accessible big-game action we offer. We set up over the reefs, patch reefs, and channels around Marathon, put out a chum slick, and let the scent pull sharks right to the boat. When one keys in on the bait, the strike is hard and the fight is pure, raw power.
It’s the perfect trip for anglers who want a real battle without running far offshore. Kids, first-timers, and seasoned pros all get in on it — when a shark eats, everyone on board feels it. We fish heavy tackle built to handle their size and strength.
Nearly every shark is released. We keep the fight efficient, bring the leader to the boat for a photo, and send them back strong.
Shark Species
Bull Shark
Pound-for-Pound Power
Hammerhead
Bucket-List Battle
Blacktip
Fast & Acrobatic
Lemon Shark
Dogged Fighter
Nurse Shark
Dead-Weight MuscleThe Slick Goes Out, the Sharks Come In
The scent trail drifts with the current and calls sharks in from a distance. Once they show, we put out fresh baits on heavy tackle — and the take is unmistakable: a hard, deliberate pull that loads the rod up fast. Then it’s you against raw muscle.
What Swims Below
You Never Know What Will Eat
That’s half the thrill of a shark trip — you never know exactly what will pick up the bait. Bull sharks are thick, muscular, and notoriously tough. Hammerheads bring an unmistakable silhouette and a blistering first run. Blacktips are fast and acrobatic, known to come clear out of the water.
Lemon sharks stay close and give you a long, dogged tug-of-war, while nurse sharks dig in like an anchor — pure dead-weight muscle to crank up. And every so often the slick brings in a surprise: a spinner, a blacknose, or even a tiger.
Whatever shows up, the gear is ready. Heavy rods, wire leaders, and a captain who’s done this a thousand times.
The Battle
How a Shark Trip Unfolds
From the first scent in the water to the photo at the boat, here’s how the action comes together.
The Chum Slick
We anchor or drift over productive bottom and lay down a chum slick. The scent trail drifts with the current and calls sharks in from a distance.
The Bait
Once sharks show, we put out fresh baits on heavy tackle. The take is unmistakable — a hard, deliberate pull that loads the rod up fast.
The Fight
Now it’s you against raw muscle: long runs, deep digging, and a slow grind back to the boat. We get the leader up for a photo, then release the fish strong.
Big-Game Action for the Whole Crew
Close to Shore
The shark grounds are just 1 to 5 miles out. Calm water, short ride, huge fish — a big-game battle without the offshore run.
Heavy Tackle Provided
Sharks demand serious gear. We supply heavy rods, wire leaders, and everything else built to handle hundreds of pounds of muscle.
Catch & Release Done Right
Nearly every shark is released. We keep the fight efficient, get your photo at the boat, and send them back strong — conservation first.
Book Your Trip
Ready to Battle a Shark?
Choose your trip length and book online!
Gear, bait, license, and fish cleaning included on every trip.
Not What You’re Looking For?
We run several different types of fishing charters out of Marathon.
Find the one that fits your style.
