Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo harvest
BagNo harvestCounts toward the Prohibited Sharks aggregate
SeasonClosed year-round
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
290 lb1977
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Ragged snaggle teeth visible even when closed; both dorsals equal-sized and set far back. More on the sand tiger page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep sand tiger in Georgia?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Georgia. Release it in the water where you can.
What is the Georgia record sand tiger?
290 lb (1977).
How current is this Georgia sand tiger 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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