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Shark FYVECalifornia Region

5 Sharks. 1 Ultimate Challenge.The California coast from the Channel Islands northFrom the Channel Islands to the cold-water canyons offshore, the Shark FYVE California Region will combine inshore kelp species and blue-water pelagics — all strict catch-and-release, with White Shark fully protected and never a qualifying species.

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33.7455° N · 118.4087° WCoordinates

5Qualifying species

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The FYVE Sharks

The proposed FYVE.

These five sharks are the working lineup for Shark FYVE in the California 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.

01/05Release Only

Blue Shark

Prionace glauca

Proposed qualifying species. Abundant offshore in the Southern California Bight.

02/05Release Only

Shortfin Mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

Proposed qualifying species. Release-only for Shark FYVE regardless of state harvest rules.

03/05Release Only

Common Thresher

Alopias vulpinus

Proposed qualifying species. A California icon — released at boatside.

04/05Release Only

Broadnose Sevengill

Notorynchus cepedianus

Proposed qualifying species. Bays and kelp edges from San Diego to San Francisco.

05/05Release Only

Smooth Hammerhead

Sphyrna zygaena

Proposed qualifying species. Warm-water visitor during El Niño summers. Keep in the water.

★ Plus One

Legendary Bonus Species

To be announced

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

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Shark FYVE in the California Region is being assembled.

We're partnering with local captains, scientists, and conservation authorities to finalize the qualifying species list for California. 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.

R.01
White Shark is fully protected in California and must be released immediately without removal from the water.

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 California?

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

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