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
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Slender gray, long gill slits, needle-fine teeth. More on the finetooth shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for finetooth shark in Delaware?
No size limit.
How many finetooth 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 finetooth shark season in Delaware?
Open year-round.
How current is this Delaware finetooth 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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