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    Shark Fishing Charter Hilton Head Island

    Nearshore shark fishing with gear, bait and license included

    4.5 stars• 207 reviews
    From$76/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    30 minutes (travel time)

    Includes

    Rod, reel, bait, fishing license

    Highlights

    Explore nearshore shark fishing aboard a 60-foot family-owned party boat. Travel about 30 minutes to the fishing grounds, then cast for sharks close to shore.

    • Fish nearshore rather than heading offshore
    • Target blacktip, dusky, hammerhead, lemon, sharpnose, bonnethead and bull sharks
    • Understand that specific shark species cannot be guaranteed
    • Bring a small cooler with food if you like
    • Bring cash for optional onboard soft drinks, water and snacks
    • Enjoy a limited-passenger trip

    What's Included

    • Rod and reel
    • Bait
    • Fishing instruction
    • Fishing license

    Important details

    • Arrive 30 minutes before departure

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 72 hours' cancellation notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    FAQs

    Bring outside food in a small cooler. You can purchase snacks, soft drinks and water onboard with cash.

    Meeting details

    Palmetto Bay Marina, 86 Helmsman Way

    Experience provided by Drifter Excursions
    Experience provided by Drifter Excursions

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    Adult

    $76.32

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $65.72

    Ages 3-12

    0

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    Review summary

    4.5
    Excellent
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    Shark fishing is the clear star of the show here, with families consistently pulling in blacktips, bonnetheads, stingrays, and the occasional massive surprise catch. Captain Jennifer and first mate Ricky on the Ricochet draw especially glowing praise, with guests highlighting their patience, knowledge, and genuine care for making sure every person on board catches something. Captain Jack also earns plenty of love for his easygoing style and knack for finding fish. A few reviews do flag some concerns worth noting. One offshore group charter experience stood out as disappointing, with complaints about staying anchored in a single unproductive spot and a captain who was largely absent from the group. There have also been isolated mentions of rough rides and seasickness on longer trips. These seem tied to specific trip types rather than the operation as a whole, but if you or your group are prone to motion sickness, it's worth asking about conditions and trip length before booking. For families especially, the inshore shark and fishing excursions come across as a genuine hit. Crews are described as kid-friendly, educational, and willing to put in the extra effort to make the day memorable. The experiences on the Ricochet and the Hobo are hard to fault based on what most guests report.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Such an awesome trip! Caught a 4 1/2 foot Bull Shark and several others! My 3, 6, and 8 year old were throughly entertained and it was just long enough. Great time- kind mother son duo that hosted us!

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    Daniel Wilson

    July 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Such an awesome trip! Caught a 4 1/2 foot Bull Shark and several others! My 3, 6, and 8 year old were throughly entertained and it was just long enough. Great time- kind mother son duo that hosted us!

    Photo of Daniel Wilson

    Daniel Wilson

    July 3, 2026

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