Shark FYVE
Australia Region waters

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Shark FYVEAustralia Region

5 Sharks. 1 Ultimate Challenge.Queensland, New South Wales and Western AustraliaThe Shark FYVE Australia Region will operate in partnership with licensed operators across Queensland, NSW, and WA, following strict release and tagging protocols on reef edges, tropical north waters, and the Ningaloo coast.

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16.2864° S · 145.7781° ECoordinates
5Qualifying species
—Verified operators
100%Catch & release

The FYVE Sharks

The proposed FYVE.

These five sharks are the working lineup for Shark FYVE in the Australia Region. The list is finalized with local captains, scientists and authorities before the region opens.

Verification standard

Photo or video evidence, operator confirmation where applicable, and a documented healthy release.

Tiger Shark
01/05Release Only

Tiger Shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

Proposed qualifying species. Reef edges of the tropical north — release only.

Bull Shark
02/05Release Only

Bull Shark

Carcharhinus leucas

Proposed qualifying species. Rivers and harbours of the east coast.

Great Hammerhead
03/05Release Only

Great Hammerhead

Sphyrna mokarran

Proposed qualifying species. Protected in several states — keep in the water.

Bronze Whaler
04/05Release Only

Bronze Whaler

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Proposed qualifying species. Southern temperate water and WA beaches.

Shortfin Mako
05/05Release Only

Shortfin Mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

Proposed qualifying species. Offshore pelagic in NSW and Victorian water.

★ Plus One

Legendary Bonus Species

To be announced

A rare sixth entry for the Australia Region — reserved for exceptional encounters and confirmed with local captains before the species is named.

Coming Soon

Shark FYVE in the Australia Region is being assembled.

We're partnering with local captains, scientists, and conservation authorities to finalize the qualifying species list for Australia. Affiliate operators are how we open new regions.

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Regulations & Release

Know the law of the water.

Submissions must comply with current regulations. Shark FYVE verifies against these rules — incomplete or non-compliant entries are rejected.

  1. R.01

    White Shark, Grey Nurse, and several others are fully protected nationally and by state.

Summary guidance only — not legal advice. Confirm rules with the governing authority for this region before fishing.

Ready to log a Shark FYVE catch in Australia?

Members can submit verified catches toward their Shark FYVE in this region.

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