Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Alabama state record
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Broad blunt snout, no ridge between dorsals, thick body; brackish wanderer. More on the bull shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bull shark in Alabama?
54 in fork length minimum. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many bull shark can you keep in Alabama?
1 per person per day. Counts toward the All Other Shark Species aggregate.
When is bull shark season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record bull shark?
494 lb 8 oz (2024).
How current is this Alabama bull 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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