Species
Spinner Shark
Carcharhinus brevipinna
Tier 4Eating6/10heavy tackleVulnerableNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints~150–220 cm typical
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Overview: about spinner shark
Acrobatic inshore shark of northern and eastern Australia, named for its spinning leaps when hooked. Caught on live baits around inshore reef and beaches. Spectacular fighter but typically released.
Biology: Spinner Shark size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Beach, Inshore
- Typical size
- 150–220 cm (max 300 cm)
- Weight
- 15–90 kg
- Depth range
- 0–100 m
- Diet
- fish, squid
- Global range
- Circumtropical
How to target: Spinner Shark angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits in surf and inshore
Best season: when to catch spinner shark in Australia
No seasonal pattern for spinner 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: spinner shark fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for spinner shark yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.