Shark fishing

There are more tha ten different species of shark that inhabit the sea of the South Pacific, nearby San Blas Bay, in the province of Buenos Aires (almost Río Negro)
Species like the cow fish, the sand tiger, the copper shark or the dogfish are an excellent excuse to go on an embarked fish trip on an adventure towards the infinit sea. Anglers have caught units of up to 180 kilos and up to 3 meters of length. It's important to bare in mind that fishing sharks in the open sea requires patience and silence because sharks are very sensible and easily frightened in the presence of strange sounds, like the one of a motor.

The best known species are:
- Dogfish: it is the most common pecies. Its weight does not surpass the 20 kilos.
- Copper shark (Bacota): it is the more "sport" shark because of its speed and force. It offers an entertaining game of skill since it changes directions during the fight.
- Cow shark (Gatopardo): you can find units of up to 60 kilos, even though in somo special cases anglers have caught gatopardos of up to 100 kilos. They are found near the shore or in the ría where they feed upon fishes.
- Sand tiger: also known as pig shark because it weights between 120 and 140 kilos and because it swallows the bait which is deposited in its stomach. As a consequence, it lets itself be dragged without offering resistance.
- Varied fishing: gatuso, corvina, lenguado, pescadilla... it seems to be an endless list. It an excellent choice because abondance is the law and the catch is assured from the coast and in the high sea.

Catch & release

This fishing trend helps to balance the environment because it reduces the loss of units and is practised in the Atlantic Coast. Releasing the shark from the bait can be a difficult task. One option is to cut the lead. It has been verified that in less than 45 days, the shark will be freed from the hook without further problems.

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