Spinner sharkin Florida (Gulf)
Carcharhinus brevipinna
The rule in Florida (Gulf)
Florida (Gulf)’s own rule for spinner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinner sharkThis page. | 54 in fork length min | 1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel | Open year-round |
| Blacktip sharkAnal fin is plain, snout shorter.Tell them apart | No size limit | 1 shark per person per day; max 2 per vessel | Open year-round |
Florida (Gulf) state record
190 lb, Flagler Beach, 1986. FWC Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Black tips on every fin including the anal; long pointed snout; spins on the strike. More on the spinner shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for spinner shark in Florida (Gulf)?
54 in fork length min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many spinner 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 spinner shark season in Florida (Gulf)?
Open year-round.
What is the Florida (Gulf) record spinner shark?
190 lb, Flagler Beach (1986).
How current is this Florida (Gulf) spinner 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.