The Journal

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. The first pieces below are in production — subscribe to the Field Dispatch and we'll send them as they publish.

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Featured

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.

Publishing soon

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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.

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Regional Guides · February 2025 · 10 min

South Florida Shark Regulations, 2025 Edition.

FWC rules, federal HMS overlap, and what counts toward a South Florida FYVE.

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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.

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Operator Spotlights · January 2025 · 7 min

Inside Cowboy Cowgirl Sportfishing.

The Key West captain behind the South Florida Shark FYVE, and the boat that started an international program.

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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.