Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Blacktip sharkAnal fin is plain, snout shorter. 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 tips on every fin including the anal; long pointed snout; spins on the strike. More on the spinner shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for spinner shark in Georgia?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many spinner shark can you keep in Georgia?
1 per angler or boat, whichever is fewer. Counts toward the Sharks (other) aggregate.
When is spinner shark season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record spinner shark?
145 lb 5.92 oz (2009).
How current is this Georgia spinner 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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