Blacknose sharkin Florida (Atlantic)
Carcharhinus acronotus
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for blacknose shark in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Shark daily limit (all species combined).
FWC 2026· checked Open
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.
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What is the size limit for blacknose shark in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many blacknose shark can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel. It counts toward an aggregate: Shark daily limit (all species combined).
When is blacknose shark season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) blacknose shark rule?
Source: FWC 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.