Tiger
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The Striped Apex
Tiger Shark
Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is one of the five qualifying species in the South Florida challenge. Shark FYVE entries require catch and release.
The Ultimate Challenge
What Is Shark Fyve™?
Shark FYVE is an international catch-and-release challenge with five qualifying species per region. Cowboy Cowgirl SportFishing Charters participates from Key West in the founding South Florida region, which extends from the Florida Keys through Palm Beach County.
It is a lifetime pursuit, not a tournament or a race. Members build a record of verified catches and releases, with regional completion subject to board approval.
Membership, registration, catch submissions and progress tracking belong on sharkfyve.com. This page explains the challenge for anglers planning a Key West charter; charter arrangements remain separate from membership.
Catch and Release · Participating Charter · Florida Keys Region
Shark Fyve™
Fishing The Florida Keys Region
The Florida Keys Region
The South Florida region lists tiger shark, great hammerhead, bull shark, lemon shark and shortfin mako. Each is one qualifying entry; encounters depend on conditions, and completing the challenge is not promised on a single charter.
Hammerhead
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The Living Legend
Great Hammerhead
The official regional list identifies the great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran). A qualifying entry needs evidence and a documented healthy release.
Bull
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The Brawler
Bull Shark
Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) counts as one qualifying species in South Florida. Shark FYVE is a catch-and-release pursuit, not a harvest competition.
Lemon
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The Golden Predator
Lemon Shark
Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) is part of the regional five. Follow the current regional rules and your operator’s release instructions.
Mako
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The Bluewater Bullet
Mako Shark
The regional list identifies shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) as a release-only entry. An encounter with any qualifying species is not guaranteed.
Beyond The Fyve
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The Final Hunt
Legendary Bonus Species
Shark Fyve Plus™
Official species announcement pending.
The official South Florida regional page reserves a rare sixth entry for exceptional encounters. The bonus species is currently listed as “To be announced.”
Shark FYVE will confirm the species with local captains before naming it. Check the official regional page for eligibility and updates; no bonus species is guaranteed on a charter.
For anglers who refuse to stop at five
The Pursuit
The Ultimate Challenge
Completing a regional Shark FYVE requires five qualifying species and board approval. The official verification standard calls for photo or video evidence, operator confirmation where applicable, and a documented healthy release.
Every shark is treated with care and released responsibly.
Members submit catches on sharkfyve.com and track their lifetime progress across regions. Approved completion leads to Master of the FYVE recognition; joining or booking a charter does not automatically earn the title.
The Expedition
Planning Your Shark FYVE Trip
Join Shark FYVE on the official website
Review the South Florida regional requirements
Choose an operator from the official directory
Confirm your charter, duration and quote directly
Record photo or video evidence of the catch
Document a healthy release and operator confirmation where applicable
Submit your catch and track progress on sharkfyve.com
On the Horizon
Coming Soon
The official site offers founding memberships, catch verification, member profiles and regional progress tracking. Visit sharkfyve.com for current program details and future regional announcements.
Chase The Title
Fish It With Us
Planning to fish from Key West? Text or call Cowboy Cowgirl SportFishing Charters at (305) 304-2946 to discuss the appropriate trip, boat, duration and current quote. Membership does not confirm a charter departure or guarantee a species encounter.
Shark FYVE Questions from Key West
- Where do I join or submit a catch?
- Membership and registration are handled on sharkfyve.com/join. Members submit catch evidence on sharkfyve.com/submit-catch. Cowboy Cowgirl does not collect Shark FYVE registrations.
- Can I complete all five on one Key West trip?
- No single-trip completion is promised. Shark FYVE is a lifetime pursuit of verified regional catches; weather, season and conditions affect which species you may encounter.
- Is membership the same as a charter booking?
- No. Join the program on the official website, then arrange fishing directly with an operator. For Key West trips with Cowboy Cowgirl, text or call (305) 304-2946 to confirm the boat, departure, duration and quote.
- Where can I check the current rules?
- Read the official South Florida regional requirements for qualifying species, evidence and release standards. Confirm current fishing regulations with your operator and the governing authorities.
Official Registration
Interested In The Shark Fyve™?
Visit the official Shark FYVE site for program information, membership and registration. Charter availability and pricing are confirmed separately with your fishing operator.