Shark Fishing in New Smyrna Beach

Apex predators cruising right off our shoreline.

Sharks are a staple of fishing action here in New Smyrna Beach. Warm water, steady tides, and constant bait flow bring multiple species right up to the beach breaks, sandbars, and nearshore drop-offs.

You don’t need deep offshore water to find them — they’re here, feeding, cruising, and showing why this stretch of coastline is known for big, powerful fish just beneath the surface.

These waters hold everything from fast, acrobatic blacktips to steady-pulling bonnetheads and the occasional heavy giant slipping along the line. If you’re drawn to the predators of the coast, this is a species worth knowing up close.

Shark Species You’ll Find Here

Blacktip Sharks – fast movers with surface runs
Spinner Sharks – known for wild jumps and long bursts
Bonnethead Sharks – small, smooth fighters great for families
Bull Sharks – strong, unpredictable, and strictly catch-and-release
Lemon Sharks – broad, steady pullers on nearshore structure
Hammerhead Sharks – rare encounters but unforgettable when they show

Where Sharks Thrive in New Smyrna Beach

Sharks follow the food. Here along the New Smyrna and Daytona coastline, you’ll see them around bait pods, sandbars, and nearshore rips just a few miles outside the inlet. Warm water and steady tidal flow keep them active through most of the year.

When bait stacks close to the beach, the bite can switch on fast — drag-screaming, rod-doubling action right in sight of shore.

How We Target Local Shark Species

On guided shark trips, we use heavy tackle, sturdy leaders, and fresh bait placed in high-probability strike zones. Most strikes come suddenly — one second the rod is steady, the next it’s bent and peeling line.

It’s simple, intense, and built for anglers who want a fight they’ll remember.