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Sharks (Prohibited) · Saltwater · 2026 season
Dusky 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 permittedDusky sharks must be immediately released to ensure the maximum probability of survival, without removing the fish from the water.
- Size
- CLOSED - no harvest permittedDusky sharks must be immediately released to ensure the maximum probability of survival., without removing the fish from the water.
- Limit
- CLOSED - no harvest permittedDusky 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 dusky shark
Species of shark
The dusky shark is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, occurring in tropical and warm-temperate continental seas worldwide. A generalist apex predator, the dusky shark can be found from the coast to the outer continental shelf and adjacent pelagic waters, and has been recorded from a depth of 400 m (1,300 ft). Populations migrate seasonally towards the poles in the summer and towards the equator in the winter, traveling hundreds to thousands of kilometers. One of the largest members of its genus, the dusky shark reaches more than 4 m (13 ft) in length and 350 kg (770 lb) in weight. It has a slender, streamlined body and can be identified by its short round snout, long sickle-shaped pectoral fins, ridge between the first and second dorsal fins, and faintly marked fins.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Dusky Shark in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Dusky Shark can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Dusky Shark season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Dusky Shark a keeper today?
Dusky Shark is closed to harvest. Release it.