Deciding factors on spot locating.

I look for a drop off really and not a big fan of reefs or structure cuz the cutoff factor I just look for a hole or drop off used to use a fish finder on our inflatable to find this hole in flagler that went from like 15 ft to like 40 lol drop offs hold sharks

Man, I wish we had some depth like that round here! About 200yds out Im in about 8-10ft of water, if that.

Not always depth, but bait flow. I look for mullet or an abundance of rays. Current is also a big factor.

I like a sandy slope with no ledges. Ledges has shells and coral. Steep ledges will break you off when a big fish is on the bottom and runs ya line across the top of the ledge. the big sand bars out side most every pass is always great to fish. As long as it's over 10' ya ok but I look for that 20' mark. Another thing is figuring out which beach on which wind. Some will be fishable when others won't. It's always good to have a sandy slope just inside a pass some where so when every where else is rough ya can still fish. The more fishing done at each place gives a pattern and a best time of the year at what tide. Pattern the winds, and in time pattern the fish.

History tends to repeat itself,,,,,look for proven areas,do your research of the places where big sharks have been caught in past years .This sport demands careful attention to detail to be sucessful with big fish.Find the places that hold an abundance of the fish sharks like to feed on then ,follow the fish and you will find the sharks.
If you want to land BIG SHARKS STAY AWAY FROM BEACHES WITH OBSTRUCTIONS ,REEFS,and such because you will surely GET CUT OFF during a long sustained run.A sandy beach with a deep drop minus coral is ideal ,,,,the best beach in Florida is just like that.Fish just outside of the obstructive areas where thje BIGUNS can run without your line being in danger or POP!!

Excellent points guys, I may have to go scout around and refer to google earth sat images to decide where to try next. Ive always been that one spot guy but I think I need to change it up a bit to take things to the next level. 7-8ft Bulls and Goliath are great and all but I want my 10+ footer this year, and I know I need to step up my game. Im thinking a trip to Boca G is in order when this weather calms down and I can afford the gas. Thanks for the pointers guys!

being convienent and private factor in too

Your chance of landing a shark in shallow waters is better in my opinion, I've hooked big sharks in anywhere from 4ft to 60ft of water, depth doesn't matter too much... reef will ruin your day but sharks like structure to hang around... i notice sharks LOVE inlets.

Google earth has helped me alot on spotting potential spots. I take my zodiac and put my depth finder on the spot and look for those ledges and avoid them. Never under estimate what is in the bay, especially close to the inlet.

Google earth has helped me alot on spotting potential spots. I take my zodiac and put my depth finder on the spot and look for those ledges and avoid them. Never under estimate what is in the bay, especially close to the inlet.

Thats why Ive always loved the Skyway bridge and Desoto Gulf Pier. Right at the mouth of Tampa Bay. All excellent points guys, Im taking notes lol, hope others are too lol!