Targeting Sharks at Island Beach State Park

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Sounds like you have a good gameplan however I have to disagree with Angler Paul regarding the water temperature. The water temperature is >60degrees which is a great temperature for shark fishing. I was out a few weeks ago with my friend and our two boys and had great shark fishing. We were drifting a few miles out however the water temp is very similar on the beach depending on the wind current.

I would keep the rig simple and eliminate the steel leader. I would suggest braid to swivel to heavy leader with a crimped or snell to inline circle hook. I personally use 150-200lb mono and can't remember getting bit off. With the amount of makos i have brought to the boat using 40lb leader tuna chunking, circle hooks do have some advantages.

Best of Luck