Great hammerheadin Florida (Atlantic)
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The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for great hammerhead in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
FWC prohibited shark list.
FWC 2026· checked Put it back
Florida (Atlantic) state record
1,063.75 lb, Boca Grande, 2009. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23. state lists an unspecified 'Hammerhead' — great hammerhead per Patrick's 8/23 ruling
How to tell it
Nearly straight hammer with a center notch; towering dorsal. More on the great hammerhead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep great hammerhead in Florida (Atlantic)?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Florida (Atlantic). Release it in the water where you can. FWC prohibited shark list.
What is the Florida (Atlantic) record great hammerhead?
1,063.75 lb, Boca Grande (2009).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) great hammerhead 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.