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3 Hour Inshore Shark Fishing Trip in Hilton Head Island

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Hilton Head Island, USA
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5+ bookings last month.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience an exciting shark fishing trip in the calm inshore waters of Calibogue Sound—perfect for families and first-timers. Your captain takes you to productive fishing grounds to hunt for species such as Blacktip, Bull, Atlantic Sharpnose, and Hammerhead sharks. As you cruise along Broad Creek, keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, and other wildlife before practicing catch-and-release fishing at each stop.
  • Embark on a thrilling shark fishing trip from Hilton Head Island
  • Skip rough ocean waters with a smooth inshore excursion
  • Fish for beginner-friendly shark species ideal for kids and first-time anglers
  • Travel with an experienced captain who handles all the gear and guidance

What's Included

  • Included on this trip will be fishing licenses, bait, rod and reel and tackle.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Palmetto Bay Marina
      86 Helmsman Way #101b, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA

      Palmetto Bay Marina, 86 Helmsman Way. Once you enter the parking lot you will go over two speed bumps. Once you go over the second one you are going to park on the left. Walk down toward the dock and wait to be checked in by the American flag at the beginning of the dock.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    4.6
    based on 18 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Amazing

    Tatiana_A, Aug 2025
    The fishing was amazing! Captain Jack was helpful and kind. We caught a baby shark and released it back to the ocean! Thank you for the great experience!

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Thank you for fishing with Drifter Excursions!

    Not as advertised

    Jeremey_B, Jul 2025
    Description and photos do not represent true experience. Multiple photos showed small boat that handles eight people in a semi private experience. True experience is large boat with 20+ people, just dropping fishing lines over side of the boat while anchored.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    All of our boats catch the same sharks whether you are on a large one or smaller one. The smaller boats are more expensive than the larger one that is offered on this site. Thank you for fishing with us.

    Brutal in the heat!

    Patti_D, Jul 2025
    Nice crew especially Jack. Boat anchors near Dufuskie and all 32 people fish for sharks. Boat stays put for good 2 1/2 hours. So if heat is bad it is brutal. It was 90 plus and no breeze. Only four fish were caught in total. No ones fault about the fish caught or heat!

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Thank you for fishing with us. I wish we could control the temperature and the fish but thanks for understanding that we can't. Hope to have you aboard again.

    Our “littles” (3 and 2...

    Amy_E, Aug 2023
    Our “littles” (3 and 2 years old) have been fascinated by sharks and were so giddy to see a real live one! Awesome experience!

    The ease of catching...

    Aaron_K, Jul 2023
    The ease of catching sharks. Almost everyone caught at least one shark. It wasn't too far out in the ocean so it kept the drive time down with more time to fish.

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 28 days in advance.

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