Beach Shark Fishing FAQ

Beach shark fishing, also called shore-based shark fishing, is exactly what it sounds like. We fish for sharks right from the beach. Our guides deploy baits from kayaks into The Gulf while you wait onshore with heavy tackle. When a shark takes the bait, you fight it from the sand. It is one of the most thrilling fishing experiences on the Gulf Coast, and Pensacola is one of the best places in the world to do it.

The sharks we catch most often, like bulls, blacktips, and spinners, are all legal to harvest in Florida, though our crew is release-first. Protected sharks show up here too: hammerheads, tigers, lemons, dusky sharks, and the occasional great white. Those are kept in the water, photographed fast, and released without delay, exactly as Florida FWC requires. In January 2026 we caught and released an 1,800-pound great white shark from the beach. That one made national news.

Yes. Safety is our top priority on every trip. Our experienced guides handle all bait deployment and shark handling. We practice safe catch and release for conservation, and we follow Florida FWC regulations on every catch.

We release the vast majority of catches, including every protected species. Legal harvestable species like bull sharks and blacktips can be kept within FWC bag and size limits if a client specifically asks, but our team encourages release on every fish.

Three core packages: 6 Hour Shark Trip at $1,200, 8 Hour Shark Charter at $1,500, and our most popular 12 Hour Expedition at $2,100. Trips run evening into night when shark activity peaks. Extended 24 and 48 hour winter charters are also available. Call for those details. All trips include gear, bait, tackle, beach chairs, and an experienced guide.

Call (251) 689-0309, email coastalworldwide1@gmail.com, or use our contact form. Book at least 2 weeks ahead during peak summer season (May to September).

As many as you want! We do not put a limit on group size, so far our biggest group has been 80 people. We want everyone to enjoy this amazing experience

Yes. Contact us to purchase a gift certificate for any trip package.

If unsafe weather forces a cancellation, we reschedule at no charge. For client-initiated cancellations, our policy depends on how close to the trip date. Call us and we will work with you.

We provide all fishing gear, bait, tackle, and beach chairs. You bring sunscreen, bug spray, snacks and drinks (coolers welcome), a towel, comfortable clothes you do not mind getting sandy, a warmer layer for overnight trips, and a camera or phone for photos. See our full what to bring page for the complete checklist.

Anglers 16 and older need a Florida saltwater fishing license. The shore-based shark fishing permit from FWC is free and takes a few minutes online.

If conditions are unsafe, we reschedule. Light rain and wind usually do not affect trips. Some of our best fishing happens during overcast weather.

Our primary locations are Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach, and Perdido Key. We also run trips to Destin FL, Orange Beach AL, Gulf Shores AL, and Fort Morgan AL. Exact location depends on conditions, tides, and recent shark activity.

Most of our spots have public restrooms within walking distance. For overnight trips, plan ahead and use facilities before we head out.

Yes. Bring a cooler with whatever you want: water, sports drinks, snacks, a meal, beer, or other drinks. Drink responsibly. No glass on the beach.

Not at all. We welcome first-timers and experienced anglers. Our guides teach you everything from how to hold the rod to how to fight a fish.

Yes. Children of all ages are welcome. Kids under 12 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Plenty of kids have caught their first shark with us, and we run trips with families all summer long.

Sometimes the bite is instant, sometimes it takes hours, and once in a while the big one shows up at hour seven. We work the conditions hard and put baits where the sharks are. No one can guarantee fish on a shark trip, but our hit rate stays high, and even a slow night usually still means a memorable night on the beach.