Bloody Bill

	Carcharhinus Signatus, The Night Shark One shark that I would have liked to have seen during my travels is one that's not commonly encountered in our waters. Although the commercial guys catch them on occasion, many of you will never get a chance to see one. This month’s shark is Carcharhinus signatus, the night shark. click here to read more about the Night Shark
	Orectolobus maculatus, the Spotted Wobbegong Shark The spotted wobbegong shark is considered a medium-sized shark, with maximum lengths reaching around 126 inches, although they are usually found at considerably smaller sizes. This is not like most other sharks in its general appearance, even though, like most others, it is dark above and whitish below. It is usually a pale greenish-yellow, with dark saddles and light circle- shaped markings covering its dorsal surface. . click here to read more about the Wobbegong Shark
	Carcharhinus leucas, the Bull Shark Last summer, a beautiful young girl in the prime of her life was attacked and killed while swimming in the surf of the panhandle in what was the most severe of three shark interactions which occurred in this area. It is believed by experts that most likely the shark involved in all three attacks was the this month's featured species, Carcharhinus leucas, the bull shark. click here to read more about Bull Sharks
	Carcharhinus limbatus, the blacktip shark Possibly one of the most common species in our area, the blacktip shark is known to reach lengths of 8.5 feet, although the average size is around 5 feet click here to read the interview
	Chlamydoselachus anguineus, the Frilled Shark The frilled shark is an unusual species, and to date, the only species of the family Chlamydoselachidae, although some evidence suggests that there may be another undescribed species from South Africa. Some have suggested that this species be placed in its own order as well. click here to read the interview
	Carcharhinus acronotus, The Blacknose Shark This time of year, tourists and locals alike will be frequenting our beaches. The blacknose shark is one of many categorized under that of small coastal species and are often caught while fishing in the surf and just offshore. Larger sharks will often prey upon this species, and many a bull and lemon shark has attacked a blacknose struggling at the end of an angler’s line. click here to read the interview
	Carcharhinus obscurus, Dusky Shark The dusky shark is very similar in appearance to both the bull and sandbar shark, with maximum lengths reaching around 12.5 feet, and average weights up to around 400 lbs. Like many others in this family, the dusky shark is a grayish-blue above and whitish below. click here to read the interview
	The Atlantic Sharpnose Sand shark, beach shark, gray spotted shark, I've heard all of them used to describe this species. This is a common shark in our areas, especially during the summer months. It is often caught on the beaches and is a staple of the shark fishing trips in Port Canaveral. click here to read the interview
	Carcharhinus longimanus, The Oceanic Whitetip Shark I've watched this shark attack with a ferocity that can only be compared to that of the bull shark of our waters. I've seen it appear from nowhere, and rip a tuna to shreds in mere moments. They prowl the perimeter around boats, and when they decide to attack, there is little one can do to stop them. click here to read the interview
	Alopias superciliosus, The Bigeye Thresher Shark Due to the huge tail on this thing, I thought it best to hang back. As it swung its tail end across the starboard gunnels like a sickle, it actually put a nice gash in one of the crewmember's arms click here to read the interview
	Isistius brasiliensis, the Cookiecutter Shark I found it amazing that a shark of this size could and would attack and feed on creatures that were hundreds, thousands, and sometimes millions of times bigger than itself. .click here to read the interview
	Carcharias taurus, the Sand Tiger Shark Sand shark, beach shark, gray spotted shark - I’ve heard all of them used to describe this species. This is an uncommon shark in our areas, but it is caught on occasion. It has been caught offshore, and at one time was a staple of the old spearfishing shark derbies in the Carolinas. click here to read the interview
	The Shortfin Mako Shark I was warned to steer clear of this species, even in death. They have a tendency to be “difficult” to most commercial fishermen, and I until this encounter I never knew why. click here to read the interview
	The Common Thresher Shark Threshers will tear you apart if you bring them up too soon. And they are fairly common on our coasts if you know where to look. These sharks are the most likely of the thresher family that you are able to see on our coast. click here to read the interview
	Hexanchus griseus, the Bluntnose Sixgill Shark The bluntnose sixgill shark is a large species, with a maximum reported size reaching nearly 16 feet, with weights reaching about 1,300 lbs. There are some reports that this shark can grow to lengths reaching 20 to 25 feet, but I have been unable to verify these reports. . click here to read the interview
	Fishing Aboard The Relentless II with Captain Scott Bussen I’ve never been fishing. Sure, when I was a kid I would catch an occasional brim or catfish behind my house in the creek, but I’d never really been Fishing. click here to read the interview