Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeHarvest prohibited
BagZeroCounts toward the Prohibited Species aggregate
SeasonClosed year-round
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Alabama state record
737 lb1978
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Metallic indigo back, conical snout, dagger teeth; the fastest shark. More on the shortfin mako page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep shortfin mako in Alabama?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Alabama. Release it in the water where you can.
What is the Alabama record shortfin mako?
737 lb (1978).
How current is this Alabama shortfin mako 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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