SlotGaugeCheck a catchSharks - 54 inch group, closed May 15 to July 15 (Blacktip, Bull, Lemon, Nurse, Spinner, Tiger) regulations in Maryland
Sharks · Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? A sharks - 54 inch group, closed may 15 to july 15 (blacktip, bull, lemon, nurse, spinner, tiger) is a keeper today if it measures at least 54 inches, with a daily limit of 1.
Sharks - 54 inch group, closed May 15 to July 15 (Blacktip, Bull, Lemon, Nurse, Spinner, Tiger) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shore anglers (MD tidal waters) | July 16 – May 14 | 54 inch minimum | 1 shark per angler per calendar day from the approved list |
| Vessel anglers (MD tidal waters) | July 16 – May 14 | 54 inch minimum | 1 shark per vessel per trip from the approved list (whole boat) |
Notes
- Closed May 15 through July 15 each year - release these species during that window.
- Shore anglers: 1 shark per calendar day from the approved list (plus 1 bonnethead and 1 Atlantic sharpnose). Vessels: 1 shark per trip from the approved list for the whole boat (plus 1 bonnethead and 1 Atlantic sharpnose per angler).
- Handline or rod and reel only; corrodible non-stainless circle hooks required except with artificial flies/lures. Heads, tails and fins must stay attached through landing. Sale and finning prohibited.
Exact Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services wording
- Season
- Open Year Round Except May 15–July 15
- Size
- 54 inches minimum fork length
- Limit
- Shore: 1 shark per angler per calendar day from approved list; Vessel: 1 shark per vessel per trip from approved list
- Shore anglers (MD tidal waters) — as printed
- “BLACKTIP SHARK, BULL SHARK, LEMON SHARK, NURSE SHARK, SPINNER SHARK, TIGER SHARK | Open Year Round Except May 15–July 15 | 54 inches”
Source: Maryland DNR Fishing & Boating Services, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Sharks - 54 inch group, closed May 15 to July 15 (Blacktip, Bull, Lemon, Nurse, Spinner, Tiger) in Maryland?
54 inch minimum in Maryland state waters.
How many Sharks - 54 inch group, closed May 15 to July 15 (Blacktip, Bull, Lemon, Nurse, Spinner, Tiger) can you keep per day in Maryland?
1 shark per angler per calendar day from the approved list.
When is Sharks - 54 inch group, closed May 15 to July 15 (Blacktip, Bull, Lemon, Nurse, Spinner, Tiger) season in Maryland?
July 16 – May 14.
Is my Sharks - 54 inch group, closed May 15 to July 15 (Blacktip, Bull, Lemon, Nurse, Spinner, Tiger) a keeper today?
A sharks - 54 inch group, closed may 15 to july 15 (blacktip, bull, lemon, nurse, spinner, tiger) is a keeper today if it measures at least 54 inches, with a daily limit of 1.