Species
Pigeye Shark
Carcharhinus amboinensis
Also known as Estuary Shark · Java Shark
Tier 5gamefish tackleQLDWA
0 waypoints112–196 cm (max 280 cm) typical
Overview: about pigeye shark
Large, powerful shark found in murky inshore waters and estuaries of QLD and WA, putting up a strong fight when hooked. Target with baitfish, squid or lures in 1-20m, using heavy tackle to wear them down. Be aware of moderate ciguatera risk if considering them for the table.
Biology: Pigeye Shark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Estuary, Freshwater, Inshore
- Typical size
- 112–196 cm (max 280 cm)
- Diet
- teleost fishes croakers, flatfishes, and cutlassfishes, and to a lesser extent on cartilaginous fishes, cephalopods, and decapod crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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