SlotGaugeCheck a catchProhibited Sharks (Sandbar, Dusky, Sand Tiger, Oceanic Whitetip, Shortfin Mako and all unlisted species) regulations in Maryland
Sharks · Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Prohibited Sharks (Sandbar, Dusky, Sand Tiger, Oceanic Whitetip, Shortfin Mako and all unlisted species) is closed to harvest. Release it.
Prohibited Sharks (Sandbar, Dusky, Sand Tiger, Oceanic Whitetip, Shortfin Mako and all unlisted species) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland tidal waters | Closed to harvest | — | — |
Notes
- Any shark not on the approved-harvest list must be released immediately in the water - 'If you don't know, let it go.'
- Sand tiger was added to the printed prohibited list for 2026.
- You may not sit on, gaff, hold open the mouth of, or put on sand or deck a shark you are releasing.
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Possession prohibited
- Size
- Possession prohibited
- Limit
- Possession prohibited
- Maryland tidal waters — as printed
- “All species not listed in the above table, including sandbar, dusky, sand tiger, oceanic white tip, and shortfin mako sharks, may not be retained and must be released.”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the prohibited sharks
Identification tips, range and habits for the prohibited sharks: read the Prohibited Sharks (Sandbar, Dusky, Sand Tiger, Oceanic Whitetip, Shortfin Mako and all unlisted species) article on Wikipedia.
Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Prohibited Sharks (Sandbar, Dusky, Sand Tiger, Oceanic Whitetip, Shortfin Mako and all unlisted species) in Maryland?
No size limit in Maryland state waters.
How many Prohibited Sharks (Sandbar, Dusky, Sand Tiger, Oceanic Whitetip, Shortfin Mako and all unlisted species) can you keep per day in Maryland?
Possession prohibited.
When is Prohibited Sharks (Sandbar, Dusky, Sand Tiger, Oceanic Whitetip, Shortfin Mako and all unlisted species) season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
Is my Prohibited Sharks (Sandbar, Dusky, Sand Tiger, Oceanic Whitetip, Shortfin Mako and all unlisted species) a keeper today?
Prohibited Sharks (Sandbar, Dusky, Sand Tiger, Oceanic Whitetip, Shortfin Mako and all unlisted species) is closed to harvest. Release it.