Fyve
Foundations · March 2025 · 8 min
The Shark Fyve, Explained.
Why five species. Why each region matters. And how catch-and-release became the only standard.
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Long-form shark fishing, written like it matters.
Species guides, regional reports, conservation stories, operator features, and field notes from across the Shark Fyve network.
Shark FishingShark ConservationRegional GuidesSpecies ProfilesCatch & ReleaseRegulationsOperator SpotlightsRare Encounters
Species Profiles · March 2025 · 6 min
A Field Guide to the Great Hammerhead.
The most distinctive predator in the Keys. Tactics, tackle, and the strict release protocols that define a Fyve-qualifying catch.
Regional Guides · February 2025 · 10 min
Florida Keys Shark Regulations, 2025 Edition.
FWC rules, federal HMS overlap, and what counts toward a Florida Keys Fyve.
Catch & Release · February 2025 · 5 min
Boatside Release Best Practices.
Heat. Time. Stress. The four-minute window that decides whether your shark swims away healthy.
Operator Spotlights · January 2025 · 7 min
Inside Cowboy Cowgirl Sportfishing.
The Key West captain behind the Florida Keys Shark Fyve, and the boat that started a global program.
Rare Encounters · January 2025 · 9 min
On the Sevengill — Shark Fyve Plus, Explained.
A look at the bonus deep-water challenge and the rules that govern when, where, and how it counts.
Field Dispatch
Monthly notes from the water.
Regulation changes, regional season notes, featured catches, and operator updates — once a month, no filler.