Sand tigerin Florida (Atlantic)
Carcharias taurus
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for sand tiger in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
FWC prohibited shark list.
FWC 2026· checked Put it back
How to tell it
Ragged snaggle teeth visible even when closed; both dorsals equal-sized and set far back. More on the sand tiger page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep sand tiger in Florida (Atlantic)?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Florida (Atlantic). Release it in the water where you can. FWC prohibited shark list.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) sand tiger 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.