Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Spinner sharkBlack tip ON the anal fin, longer snout. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · 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.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for blacktip shark in Georgia?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blacktip shark can you keep in Georgia?
1 per angler or boat, whichever is fewer. Counts toward the Sharks (other) aggregate.
When is blacktip shark season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record blacktip shark?
148 lb (2008).
How current is this Georgia blacktip shark rule?
Source: GA DNR CRD 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.
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