Delaware state waters, out to 3 miles
Each angler may keep 1 bonnethead in addition to the one-shark aggregate.
DE DNREC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Shovel-shaped rounded hammer — the small, friendly-looking hammerhead. More on the bonnethead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for bonnethead in Delaware?
No size limit.
How many bonnethead can you keep in Delaware?
1 additional per angler beyond shark aggregate. Aggregate: DE shark aggregate (1 per vessel; shore anglers 1 each).
When is bonnethead season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
How current is this Delaware bonnethead 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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