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Step 1
Decide what kind of shark you want to fish for. Sharks, like other kinds of fish, range in size, nature, habitat and levels of aggression. Different sharks require different gear, different time commitments and, in some cases, a willingness to face a different level of danger. Decide if you want to go fishing for the larger, aggressive sharks such as the great white, tiger or bull, or a more lethargic and easier to catch fish such as the nurse shark.
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Step 2
Gear up. Getting the right gear is essential for your shark fishing trip. One of your most important choices in gear is the reel and line you use. Most shark fishing trips require only a 50-pound reel. If you want a heavier line, you can mix and match by using 50-pound heavy reel with 80-pound line. Speak with the leader of your fishing trip first, though, to see what others have used in the past.
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Step 3
Charter a boat. If you're a very experienced fisherman, you can charter a fishing-equipped boat and head out to hunt some shark. In most cases, though, you will need an experienced guide who knows the local waters and sharks. A guided boat charter for shark fishing will run you a few hundred dollars but it provides gear and the knowledge and safety of an experienced guide.
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Step 4
Start waiting. Shark fishing requires long periods of waiting that are hopefully followed by relatively shorter periods of high intensity action. Once you've got the gear and have set out your chum you need to be patient. So, sit back with a drink or just enjoy the sea and sun and wait to get a bite. The important thing is to not give up on a bite since it can come at any time.
