Tiger sharkin Florida (Atlantic)
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The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for tiger shark in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
FWC prohibited shark list.
FWC 2026· checked Put it back
Florida (Atlantic) state record
1,069.06 lb, Pensacola, 1981. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Tiger bars (fade with age), blunt wide snout, cockscomb teeth. More on the tiger shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep tiger shark 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 tiger shark?
1,069.06 lb, Pensacola (1981).
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) tiger 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.