Species
School Shark
Galeorhinus galeus
Also known as snapper shark · tope
Tier 3Eating8/10heavy tackleCritically EndangeredNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~100–160 cm typical
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Range & spots
No mapped spots for this species yet.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about school shark
Slim southern Australian shark targeted with bait off jetties, beaches and shelf waters. Caught alongside gummy shark in TAS, VIC and SA. Once important to flake fishery, now stocks heavily restricted — Conservation Dependent in Australia.
Biology: School Shark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 100–160 cm (max 195 cm)
- Weight
- 5–30 kg
- Depth range
- 0–800 m
- Diet
- fish, squid
- Global range
- Temperate worldwide
How to target: School Shark angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- bait on heavy paternoster
- wire trace required
Best season: when to catch school shark in Australia
No seasonal pattern for school shark yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: school shark fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for school shark yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.