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 · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Connecticut state record
CT DEEP Saltwater State Record Fish (Harvested) · 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 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.
What is the Connecticut record shortfin mako?
650 lb, Block Island Sound (1987).
How current is this Connecticut shortfin mako 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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