Blacktip sharkin Florida (Gulf)
Carcharhinus limbatus
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for blacktip shark in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Shark daily limit (all species combined).
FWC 2026· checked Open
Often mistaken for, and their Florida (Gulf) rules
Keep the wrong fish and the rule that applies is the other one’s.
| Fish | Size | Bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip sharkThis page. | No size limit | 1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel | Open year-round |
| Spinner sharkBlack tip ON the anal fin, longer snout.Tell them apart | 54 in fork length min | 1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel | Open year-round |
Florida (Gulf) state record
152.13 lb, Sebastian, 1987. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Black-tipped fins but a plain (unmarked) anal fin; pointed snout; Z-shaped lateral line. More on the blacktip shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for blacktip shark in Florida (Gulf)?
No size limit.
How many blacktip shark can you keep in Florida (Gulf)?
1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel. It counts toward an aggregate: Shark daily limit (all species combined).
When is blacktip shark season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record blacktip shark?
152.13 lb, Sebastian (1987).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) blacktip 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.