NOAA Tagging Program | Gear
Shark Tagging Experience – Fish With Purpose
This isn’t your average fishing trip.
With Gulf Shores Guide, you’ll experience the thrill of land-based shark fishing while taking part in the NOAA Cooperative Shark Tagging Program — contributing to real research that helps track shark migration, growth, and population health in the Gulf of Mexico.
When conditions allow, guests may assist in safely measuring, recording, and tagging sharks before release — all under proper conservation practices.
No experience needed. We guide you through every step of the fight.
Some Come for the Beach… Others Come for the Bite
Feel the power of a shark from the shoreline.
Our guided trips are designed for all experience levels and focus on ethical catch-and-release practices while offering a hands-on, adrenaline-filled experience you won’t find anywhere else.
As a NOAA shark tagging participant, every trip has the potential to contribute to real marine research — making your experience bigger than just the catch.
Heavy-Duty Gear for Serious Shark Fishing
We use heavy-duty, professional-grade equipment designed specifically for land-based shark fishing along the Gulf Coast.
From large-capacity reels and reinforced rods to custom rigs built for targeting powerful coastal sharks — everything is set up to give you the best chance at landing the fish of a lifetime.
We also utilize drone technology when conditions allow to deploy baits farther offshore, increasing your chances of hooking into larger sharks that cruise beyond the breakers.
Our gear is paired with hands-on guidance every step of the way, so whether it’s your first time or you’ve chased big fish before, you’ll be ready when the line starts screaming.
Safety and conservation are always our priority. We follow proper handling practices to ensure every shark is measured, recorded, and released responsibly — with tagging opportunities available when conditions allow.