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                  Capt. Tom's Guide to New England Sharks
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  e-mail  me at   mailto:capt.tom@comcast.net
  This site is primarily about the New England shark species. 
  There is also general information on Sharks   
  This site also contains recreational shark fishing information.       

                 Photos of New England sharks  would be appreciated.

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  Recent Updates:  August 14, 2008.  I have an article on big makos in the August issue of On The Water. 

  July 7, 2008 -  Put a shark photo for you to ID on the  new page I have added  

June 17th, 2008 -  Sandtiger sharks Carcharias taurus have started showing up in Mass. waters.
This is a protected species and should be released unharmed. They have been absent for about 50 years in any great numbers, but in the last few years have made a great comeback here. Many are caught by shore fishermen, while using bait for striped bass. 
Go to this page on the website for more information on that species. New England Sharks      
Shark sighting reports can be made at this link     http://www.masharks.com/Pages/sightings2.html

Links to other  Related Shark or Fishing   Sites
Rick and Anne Martin's shark website.      My Favorite Shark website.  This is the best and most educational shark site on the internet in my opinion. When you get to the site in the lower left column click on Shark Information that will  bring you to http://www.elasmo-research.org/site_map.htm  which is a treasure trove of shark information.
( "Rick" Aidan Martin passed away suddenly on February 13, 2007, at his home in Vancouver.)

http://elasmodiver.com/elasmodiver_home.htm  An excellent site. Great shark info, and excellent photos of sharks.

Texas,  shore based shark fishing site   Lots of good info here . Shark ID photos and more. 

Fiona's Shark Links Galore A great shark  website  started by Fiona Webster. This has been  the doorway to sharkdom  for many people   Mostly conservation oriented with a lot of good shark links.   One of the oldest and best general interest shark pages on the internet.  

Nat. Marine Fisheries (sharks)    The Apex Predator page of Nat. Marine Fisheries.  More info on sharks in the Northeast.  This is a must site.  It has info on shark tagging, and the latest shark regulations for recreational anglers.  Also has info on the profiled shark species mentioned in this website. 

Ben S. Roesch's shark page.    Ben has a good book section, and other interesting links.  Ben's site will enlarge with future updates.  A good site to visit whatever your interest in sharks. 

Shark Cage Diving in New England    Shark cage diving with Capt. Charlie Donilon aboard the "Snappa."  One of the few New England Shark cage diving charters. This is a Rhode Is. based operation

Canadian Shark Research Lab   I wish I could get my website this organized. Since Canada has basically the same shark species as New England, this is a great site for more information on New England shark species. My site is written from a fisherman's perspective and this site is from a biologist's perspective.  One of my favorites.

New England Sea Birds     When you are out there with the sharks you will see many different species of sea birds.   This site will help you identify and appreciate these offshore species of birds. 

White Shark Cage diving - Africa       To go face to face with a great white shark this is the site for you.

Boston Big Game Fishing Club   For New England fishing tournaments and Info.

Custom rods for sharkfishing.   Smitty will make you the best rod for fly-rodding or conventional fishing.

IGFA Rules           I thank Capt. Mike Eichenseer who is an  IGFA rep. for the link.

 

 

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Below are links to all the pages on the website.
These links will be at the bottom of every page to help you navigate the site.
Scientific names             Explains the use of common and scientific names of sharks.
New England Sharks      
Tells what shark species come into our coastal New England  waters. 		Species by month           Relationship of blue, thresher, mako and  porbeagle populations during different months.
Thresher Shark            A whole page devoted to the Thresher, Alopias vulpinus. Blue shark                   A whole page devoted to the Blue, Prionace glauca. Lamnidae shark family         Gives characteristics of this interesting shark family. 
Shortfin Mako              A whole page devoted to the shortfin mako, Isurus oxyrinchus. 
With some info on the longfin mako.
Isurus paucus.		 Porbeagle                  A whole page devoted to the Porbeagle, Lamna nasus. ID sharks at sea            Suggestions on how to identify free swimming mako, blue, porbeagle and thresher sharks.,
Shark Tables               Shark length /weight tables and some IGFA records.   Books on Sharks      
         		 New England Whites         Information on white sharks in New England waters.  Info on 3 fatal New England shark attacks. 
Mako or porbeagle?       How to differentiate these two  sharks.
Also has a shark Quiz 		Sharky Links     
Links to other shark sites.		 Mass. Bay makos   Photos, and some additional info on makos.
What is a shark ??  Explains how to identify a shark, and distinguish male and female sharks.  bbgkent72dpilogo.jpg (5036 bytes) Oak Bluffs
Monster Shark
Tournament
Information

Fishing Charters
 Whale watching  
Coastal cruises  
Out of Scituate Mass.
Fishing Massachusetts Bay
Shark fishing gear for the beginner.
What you'll need to get started.    		Chumming up sharks for viewing or catching.   How to do this most important task of attracting sharks. How to battle that trophy mako. Some tips to keep you from bungling away a trophy mako.
Jumping mako video clip at end.
Lets go sharkfishing
Gives you an idea of what to expect out there.

Capt. Bill Brown
Sharkfishing

 Fishing For Porbeagles
By Captain Steve James

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