Sandbar sharkin Florida (Gulf)
Carcharhinus plumbeus
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for sandbar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbar sharkThis page. | No harvest | No harvest | Closed year-round |
| Bull sharkBroader snout, no ridge between dorsals.Tell them apart | 54 in fork length min | 1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel | Open year-round |
How to tell it
Very tall first dorsal starting over the pectorals; high back ridge; stocky gray-brown body. More on the sandbar shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep sandbar shark in Florida (Gulf)?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Florida (Gulf). Release it in the water where you can. FWC prohibited shark list.
How current is this Florida (Gulf) sandbar 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.