What is it: There are several different kinds of Shark that patrol Alabama’s coastal waters, the most common being the Blacktip, and they can be vicious if you test them. Most of us were raised to fear Sharks, but what lots of folks don’t realize is that they make for great eating. Shark meat is a real delicacy when it’s served as thick, juicy steaks, and its texture and mild taste draw comparisons to Swordfish.