Connecticut state waters, out to 3 miles
On CT's prohibited shark list; no take or possession regardless of federal permit.
CT DEEP 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Sandbar sharkMuch taller, forward-set first dorsal. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Low, sloping first dorsal set behind the pectorals; slender body; faint ridge between dorsals. More on the dusky shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep dusky shark in Connecticut?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Connecticut. Release it in the water where you can. On CT's prohibited shark list; no take or possession regardless of federal permit.
How current is this Connecticut dusky shark rule?
Source: CT DEEP 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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