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Sharks (Prohibited) · Saltwater · 2026 season
Sand Tiger 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 permittedSand tiger sharks must be immediately released to ensure the maximum probability of survival, without removing the fish from the water.
- Size
- CLOSED - no harvest permittedSand tiger sharks must be immediately released to ensure the maximum probability of survival, without removing the fish from the water.
- Limit
- CLOSED - no harvest permittedSand tiger 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 sand tiger shark
Species of shark
The sand tiger shark, also commonly known as the spotted ragged-tooth shark in South Africa, grey nurse shark in Australia, or blue-nurse sand tiger in India, is a species of shark that inhabits subtropical and temperate waters worldwide. It inhabits the continental shelf, from sandy shorelines and submerged reefs to a depth of around 191 m (627 ft). They dwell in the waters of East Asia, Australia, Western and Southern Africa, the Red sea, and the east coasts of North and South America. The sand tiger shark also inhabited the Mediterranean; however, it was last seen there in 2003 and is presumed extirpated. Despite its common names, it is not closely related to either the tiger shark or the nurse shark.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Sand Tiger Shark in Delaware?
No size limit in Delaware state waters.
How many Sand Tiger Shark can you keep per day in Delaware?
No daily limit.
When is Sand Tiger Shark season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
Is my Sand Tiger Shark a keeper today?
Sand Tiger Shark is closed to harvest. Release it.