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The International Shark FYVE
A Lifetime Pursuit.Five Legendary Sharks.One Legacy.
An international catch-and-release challenge. Five sharks per region, verified with vetted operators.
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$19.65
The Pursuit
Every unforgettable adventure begins with a decision.
A decision to go farther. To learn more. To chase something few people ever experience.
Shark FYVE was created for anglers who believe the journey is more meaningful than the destination.
It is not a tournament. It is not a race. It is not about prize money.
It is a lifetime pursuit built around five legendary shark species, unforgettable expeditions, and an international community that respects the ocean as much as the catch.
Every verified shark becomes part of your story. Every expedition becomes another chapter.
Founding Region · South Florida
The original Shark FYVE.
Five qualifying species. One region. Each verified catch is a permanent mark on your record — collected in order, or as the water allows.
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02/05Hammerhead Shark
03/05Bull Shark
04/05Lemon Shark
05/05Mako Shark
★ Plus One
Legendary Bonus Species
A rare sixth entry, reserved for exceptional encounters at the discretion of the Shark FYVE council.
The Atlas
Destinations, not database entries.
Shark FYVE is built to become an international collection of regional expeditions. Every destination brings its own species, its own regulations, and its own standard of difficulty.
Founding Region
24.5551° N · 81.7800° W
South Florida
Coming Soon
25.0343° N · 77.3963° W
Bahamas
Open
27.6648° N · 90.4500° W
Gulf
Open
32.0809° N · 80.0000° W
Southeast Atlantic
Coming Soon
41.0712° N · 71.8568° W
Northeast Atlantic
Coming Soon
33.7455° N · 118.4087° W
California
Charting Next
- Open
South Florida
- Coming Soon
Bahamas
- Open
Gulf
- Open
Southeast Atlantic
- Coming Soon
Northeast Atlantic
- Coming Soon
California
- Coming Soon
Mexico — Baja
- Coming Soon
South Africa
- Coming Soon
Australia
For Anglers
A pursuit worth a lifetime.
Shark FYVE is a lifetime record of your pursuit — verified, respected, and shared only among those who understand what it takes.
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Join Shark FYVE
Claim your member ID and regional access.
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Fish with verified operators
Vetted captains, direct bookings, no fees.
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Submit verified catches
Photo, location, and release detail on record.
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Track lifetime progress
Your logbook follows you across every region.
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Complete Shark FYVE in a region
Five qualifying species, board-approved.
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Become a Master of the FYVE
Permanent recognition on the board.
For Charter Partners
Become an official Shark FYVE charter partner.
Join the international network of vetted operators guiding the world's most committed shark anglers.
- ✕A professional profile in the verified operator directory
- ✕Discovery by anglers planning international expeditions
- ✕A role in confirming verified catches on the water
- ✕Growth through an international network of shark anglers
Currently In Development
Building the standard for shark fishing achievement.
A transparent look at what's live and what's next. Founding members shape the program as it grows.
✓Shark FYVE Brand
✓Website
✓South Florida Region
✓Member Profiles
✓Catch Verification
✓Charter Partner Directory
✓Leaderboards
•Additional Regional Expeditions
•Mobile Experience
✓Founding Memberships
Our Origin
Where Shark FYVE began.
Shark FYVE began with a simple conversation aboard a charter boat in the Florida Keys.
A guest who had completed Africa's famous Big Five safaris asked a question:
"Why isn't there a lifetime achievement like this for shark anglers?"
That single question became the foundation of Shark FYVE.
Today we are building an international community dedicated to adventure, conservation, and the pursuit of five legendary sharks across the world's greatest fisheries.
Founding Members
Become One of the First.
Every great organization has a beginning.
The anglers who join Shark FYVE during its founding chapter won't simply become members.
They'll become part of its history.
Founding Members will always be recognized as the pioneers who believed in Shark FYVE before the world discovered it.
$19.65 / YEAR