The Shark FYVE, Explained.
Why five species. Why each region matters. And how catch-and-release became the only standard.
The Journal
Species guides, regional reports, conservation stories, operator features, and field notes from across the Shark FYVE network. The first pieces below are in production — subscribe to the Field Dispatch and we'll send them as they publish.
Why five species. Why each region matters. And how catch-and-release became the only standard.
The most distinctive predator in the Keys. Tactics, tackle, and the strict release protocols that define a FYVE-qualifying catch.
FWC rules, federal HMS overlap, and what counts toward a South Florida FYVE.
Heat. Time. Stress. The four-minute window that decides whether your shark swims away healthy.
The Key West captain behind the South Florida Shark FYVE, and the boat that started an international program.
A look at the bonus deep-water challenge and the rules that govern when, where, and how it counts.
Field Dispatch
Regulation changes, regional season notes, featured catches, and operator updates — once a month, no filler.