Delaware state waters, out to 3 miles
Prohibited species - must be released immediately to maximize survival.
DE DNREC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Delaware state record
DNREC Delaware Fishing Records · 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 Delaware?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Delaware. Release it in the water where you can. Prohibited species - must be released immediately to maximize survival.
What is the Delaware record shortfin mako?
975 lb (2000).
How current is this Delaware shortfin mako 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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