Chris (Sharky) Miles

Captain Chris (Sharky) Miles has had a passion for fishing from an early age, graduating from land-based to boats, taking to the water every spare chance, in all types of vessels.

By the age of 16, Sharky had taken the opportunity to start his Marlin fishing career with Captain Frank Thompson as a crewman for 2 years in 93-94 for the Cairns Heavy Tackle Season and 95 crewed for Captain Dave Pemberton.

He continued to fish Cairns with Captain Bob Jones in the years to follow, 1996-2002,

In which during this time obtained his Ships master Class 5 at the age of 22 in 1999 and in 2008 Completed his MED II (Marine Engine Drivers) Certificate.

After the Cairns Season’s, Sharky would venture to South along the East Coast of Australia Fishing its hot spots throughout the remainder of the year including Tournaments and chasing world records on fly and ultra light tackle with Captain’s Paul Wheelan and Col Earl.

In 2002 Sharky accepted the offer from Captain Peter B Wright to crew in the Canary Islands, Dominican Republic and Bimini in the Bahamas, fishing for the giant Tuna in the "DUYFKEN"..

He then Skippered “Tenacious” from 2003 to 2007 doing Charter work. In 2005 Sharky and his crew won the 19th Annual Black Marlin Classic held by Lizard Island GFC, and rose up again in 2006 to win the 20th Annual Black Marlin Classic back to back.

In 2007 Sharky was picked up by the Prestigious Company, Maritimo to promote their new Sportsfisher 550 for the Cairns Season which proved to be a successful venture for both parties.

In 2008 and 2009 Sharky Skippered the Mauna Kea placing in Townsville, Innisfail & Lizard Island Tournaments and winning the Port Hinchinbrook in 2008 and in 2009 placed again in Townsville, Port Hinchinbrook and won the Innisfail Tournament, also taking out the Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic for the third time. In 2010 Sharky is on The Seababy IV with his Crew Bevan & Daniel and looking forward to an action packed Season ahead.

Sharky has experienced some unforgettable fishing adventures and formed great friendships with Anglers, Captains and Crew from all over the World. He has worked his way up through the ranks to become well known for his Fishing abilities and Consistancies, and with his Crew has great expectations of many more years to come.

Crewman 1:

Bevan Beauchamp

Bevan has had a love for fishing from a very young age, this has developed into a career for him where he now travels the world doing what he loves. Any opportunity he gets he will more than likely be out on the water.

Bevan’s career started from the age of 17 years fishing NZ waters, he is currently into his 11th season in NZ. 8 years consisted of Bevan fishing with John Batterton, during which time he also gained his skippers ticket. Currently Bevan is skippering a boat in NZ and has so far had a successful season.

Following on from the NZ season Bevan would travel to Kona, Hawaii where he is now into his 6th season and Cairns, Australia where he has fished for 7 years and other fishing destinations around the world. The variation of Bevan’s fishing year helps to add to his knowledge of the sport, he enjoys each place just as much for the various challenges that are put in front of him.

Bevan has been fishing with Chris Miles (Sharky) now for 3 seasons, together they make a great team, Bevan has already had some amazing fishing experiences and looks forward to many more to come.

Crewman 2:

Rowan White

Rowan White became a fisherman at a very young age and is now into his 10th season in New Zealand. Rowan has always loved fishing and has developed an extensive knowledge of the sport through years of experience.

Rowan has vast international experience including Cairns, Hawaii and Cape Verde. Rowan has spent the last 5 years fishing New Zealand waters with skipper John Batterton during which time Rowan managed to play a significant part in 16 world records.

Rowan has known Sharky for many years and is looking forward to the opportunity to join Sharky (Chris Miles) and Bevan Beauchamp this year in Cairns for what he believes will be a great season. Rowan brings to the team a wealth of knowledge and great experiences and hopes to add to it this coming year.