Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Barbels, tiny mouth, rounded fins; naps under ledges. More on the nurse shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for nurse shark in Georgia?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many nurse shark can you keep in Georgia?
1 per angler or boat, whichever is fewer. Counts toward the Sharks (other) aggregate.
When is nurse shark season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record nurse shark?
244 lb (1981).
How current is this Georgia nurse 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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