Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Non-offset non-stainless circle hooks required with natural bait for sharks.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Blacktip sharkLarger, black-tipped fins, no white spots. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Alabama state record
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Small (under 4 ft), white spots on gray back, long labial furrows at the mouth corners. More on the Atlantic sharpnose shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic sharpnose shark in other states19 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Atlantic sharpnose shark in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic sharpnose shark can you keep in Alabama?
1 per person per day.
When is Atlantic sharpnose shark season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record Atlantic sharpnose shark?
16 lb 3 oz (2006).
How current is this Alabama Atlantic sharpnose shark rule?
Source: AL MRD 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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