Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Nearly straight hammer with a center notch; towering dorsal. More on the great hammerhead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for great hammerhead in Georgia?
78 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many great hammerhead can you keep in Georgia?
1 per angler or boat, whichever is fewer. Counts toward the Hammerhead sharks aggregate.
When is great hammerhead season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record great hammerhead?
770 lb (1973).
How current is this Georgia great hammerhead 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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