Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
State allows harvest only when a federal quota is available; federal retention has been zero since 2022, so effectively closed.
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
Metallic indigo back, conical snout, dagger teeth; the fastest shark. More on the shortfin mako page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for shortfin mako in Georgia?
83 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many shortfin mako can you keep in Georgia?
1 per angler or boat, whichever is fewer. Counts toward the Sharks (other) aggregate.
When is shortfin mako season in Georgia?
Only when federal quota is open.
What is the Georgia record shortfin mako?
440 lb (2017).
How current is this Georgia shortfin mako 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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