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Sharks (Prohibited) · Saltwater · 2026 season
Atlantic Angel Shark size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters | Closed to harvest | — | — |
Notes
- PROHIBITED - release immediately without removing from the water.
Exact DNREC wording
- Season
- CLOSED - no harvest permittedAtlantic angel sharks must be immediately released to ensure the maximum probability of survival, without removing the fish from the water.
- Size
- CLOSED - no harvest permittedAtlantic angel sharks must be immediately released to ensure the maximum probability of survival, without removing the fish from the water.
- Limit
- CLOSED - no harvest permittedAtlantic angel sharks must be immediately released to ensure the maximum probability of survival, without removing the fish from the water.
Source: DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, captured 2026-09-20 (2026 season).
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About the atlantic angel shark
Species of shark
The sand devil or Atlantic angel shark is a species of angelshark, family Squatinidae, native to the northwestern Atlantic Ocean. It occurs off the eastern United States, in the northern Gulf of Mexico, and possibly in parts of the Caribbean Sea. This bottom-dwelling shark is found in shallow inshore waters in summer and fall, and deep offshore waters in winter and spring. The sand devil's flattened body and enlarged pectoral and pelvic fins give it a ray-like appearance. There is a band of enlarged thorns running along the middle of its back. It is gray or brown in color, with scattered small dark spots. This species reaches 1.2–1.5 m (3.9–4.9 ft) in length.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Atlantic Angel Shark in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Atlantic Angel Shark can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Atlantic Angel Shark season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Atlantic Angel Shark a keeper today?
Atlantic Angel Shark is closed to harvest. Release it.