Great white sharkin Florida (Gulf)
Carcharodon carcharias
Also called White shark.
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for great white shark in state waters, out to 9 nautical miles.
FWC prohibited shark list.
FWC 2026· checked Put it back
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great white sharkThis page. | No harvest | No harvest | Closed year-round |
| Shortfin makoSlimmer, with smooth-edged dagger teeth.Tell them apart | No harvest | No harvest | Closed year-round |
Florida (Gulf) state record
686.38 lb, Key West, 1988. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Conical snout, black eye, torpedo bulk; serrated triangular teeth; stark white underside. More on the great white shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep great white shark in Florida (Gulf)?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Florida (Gulf). Release it in the water where you can. FWC prohibited shark list.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record great white shark?
686.38 lb, Key West (1988).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) great white 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.