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Leopard Shark
Triakis semifasciata
Eating Quality
Fight Rating
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
About
Beautiful spotted shark common in bays and nearshore. Frequently caught and released. Some kept for eating.
Leopard
Typical Catch Size
10 lbs
avg weight
3–30
weight range (lbs)
24–72"
length
CA Regulations (CDFW)
36"
minimum keep length
∞
daily bag limit
📋 No size/bag limit
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
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Habitat
Sandy and muddy bays, estuary, nearshore.
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Season
Year-round
Data Sources
SportfishingReport.com
Daily catch data · Dock reports · Party boat totals
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
Official regulations · Bag limits · Size minimums
W
Wikipedia
Biology · Distribution · Taxonomy
Catch statistics aggregated from public sportfishing reports. Size/weight data represents typical party boat catches in SoCal waters.
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