Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Size54 in fork length minimumFork length: snout to the fork of the tail
Bag1 per person per dayCounts toward the All Other Shark Species aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for finetooth shark in Alabama?
54 in fork length minimum. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many finetooth shark can you keep in Alabama?
1 per person per day. Counts toward the All Other Shark Species aggregate.
When is finetooth shark season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
How current is this Alabama finetooth 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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