Species
Shark Mackerel
Grammatorcynus bicarinatus
Tier 3Eating5/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints60–90 cm (max 120 cm) typical
Overview: about shark mackerel
Distinctive northern reef mackerel with a strong, almost shark-like body odour — better as bait than table fare for many. Caught on trolled lures and live baits around offshore reefs of northern QLD and the NT.
Biology: Shark Mackerel size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 60–90 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 2–8 kg
- Depth range
- 10–100 m
- Diet
- small fish, squid
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Shark Mackerel angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- trolled minnows over reef
- live baits along bommies
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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