Delaware state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 shark aggregate per vessel (shore: per angler)Aggregate: DE shark aggregate (1 per vessel; shore anglers 1 each)
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
No minimum size; counts toward the one-shark aggregate.
DE DNREC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Dusky smudge on the snout tip; small slim shark. More on the blacknose shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for blacknose shark in Delaware?
No size limit.
How many blacknose shark can you keep in Delaware?
1 shark aggregate per vessel (shore: per angler). Aggregate: DE shark aggregate (1 per vessel; shore anglers 1 each).
When is blacknose shark season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
How current is this Delaware blacknose shark rule?
Source: DE DNREC 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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