Shore Based SA Species

Lesser Guitar Fish (Sand Shark) The lesser sandshark, also known as the lesser guitar fish, is often overshadowed by its larger cousin, the giant guitarfish. While we don’t find the giants as far south as Jeffreys Bay, we have plenty […]

Spotted Gully Shark Easily mistaken for a smooth hound shark at first glance, these sharks are the true gangsters of the reef. They have a darker coloration and tough skin that can do some serious damage if held incorrectly. Found

Smoothound Shark The Smooth Hound Shark, also known as the gummy shark, is heavily targeted by commercial fisheries for flake and chips. They are a blast to catch, pulling you around like an angry dog on a leash! These sharks

Shad A common fish worldwide. These guys are pretty ferocious with ultra sharp teeth. They are great fun to catch and serve up deliciously on the dinner plate! Shad Shad Shad Shad Key Facts Diet Carnivore Sexual Maturity 1 year

Ragged Tooth Shark The Ragged-tooth shark AKA the Raggie. South Africa is their original home and they are plentiful, particularly in the Jeffreys Bay region where the big females come to pup! They have a mouth scattered with mighty monstrous

Mussel Cracker Mussel Cracker: a name that so exquisitely personifies this species goat like teeth that are biologically tailored to crush any crustacean in its way. A sight that is most fascinating to the human eye.Do not be deceived by

Hammerhead Shark Although in South Africa we rarely encounter scalloped or smooth hammerheads over 20 kg, they are quite plentiful in the 10 to 18 kg range.These sharks are incredible fighters for their size, making them a blast to catch

Garrick These fish are natural born hunters who often hunt in big schools, evidencing that both blood-thirstiness and community can co-exist. These robust and swift fish are caught using light gear, making the human muscle-power of the catch that much

Galjoen The South African National Fish is a small but exciting catch! Adults are often found in the rough surf where rocks and sand mix, as well as in kelp beds and along sandy beaches. They can also be seen

Dusky Shark These fish are amazing! They’re the toughest fighting sharks along the South African coast, incredibly fast, and grow to monster sizes. This is why people flock to Mazeppa!They excel at feeding on large sardine schools and migrate with

Dusky Kob One of South Africa’s biggest appeals for fishing is that its ocean is as likely as not the only one where the Dusky Kob of over 100lbs can still be caught. Beautiful large silver slabs illustrate this fish

Duckbill Ray The duck bill ray is a perennial favourite among surf-casters, and personally we hold them dear. They are stunningly beautiful and majestic, known for their surprisingly strong fight similar to a bronze whaler shark.Looks very similar to the