Blue sharkin Florida (Gulf)
Prionace glauca
Also called Blue dog.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for blue shark in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Shark daily limit (all species combined).
Measured as fork length (FL): snout to the fork of the tail.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue sharkThis page. | 54 in fork length min | 1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel | Open year-round |
| Shortfin makoStockier, conical snout, dagger teeth.Tell them apart | No harvest | No harvest | Closed year-round |
How to tell it
Long, slim, and genuinely blue above, with huge sickle pectorals and big eyes on a pointed snout. More on the blue shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for blue shark in Florida (Gulf)?
54 in fork length min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blue 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 blue shark season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) blue 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.