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Shark FYVENortheast Atlantic Region

5 Sharks. 1 Ultimate Challenge.Virginia north through MaineMontauk to the offshore canyons. The Shark FYVE Northeast Atlantic Region will lean on blue water pelagics — Hudson and Block canyon runs, shelf-edge temperature breaks, and the summer sand tiger inshore bite — with strict adherence to NOAA HMS federal regulations.

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41.0712° N · 71.8568° 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 Northeast Atlantic 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

Shortfin Mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

Proposed qualifying species. Retention is prohibited in U.S. Atlantic federal waters — release only.

02/05Release Only

Blue Shark

Prionace glauca

Proposed qualifying species. The canyon staple. Release-only entry for Shark FYVE.

03/05Release Only

Common Thresher

Alopias vulpinus

Proposed qualifying species. Long-tailed pelagic found on the shelf edge in early summer.

04/05Release Only

Sand Tiger Shark

Carcharias taurus

Proposed qualifying species. Prohibited from harvest in U.S. Atlantic waters.

05/05Release Only

Dusky Shark

Carcharhinus obscurus

Proposed qualifying species. Prohibited from harvest in all U.S. waters.

★ Plus One

Legendary Bonus Species

To be announced

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

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Shark FYVE in the Northeast Atlantic Region is being assembled.

We're partnering with local captains, scientists, and conservation authorities to finalize the qualifying species list for Northeast Atlantic. 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
NOAA HMS Atlantic Tunas/Sharks permit required for shark fishing from a vessel.
R.02
Shortfin Mako, Dusky and Sand Tiger are prohibited from harvest — release only.
R.03
Non-stainless circle hooks required with natural bait in HMS waters.
R.04
All Shark FYVE entries in this region are release-only.

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

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

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