Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 per person per trip
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Exempt from the 54 in minimum and the vessel aggregate.
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Blacktip sharkLarger, black-tipped fins, no white spots. Tell them apartSizeNo size limit
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-round
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Small (under 4 ft), white spots on gray back, long labial furrows at the mouth corners. More on the Atlantic sharpnose shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic sharpnose shark in other states19 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for Atlantic sharpnose shark in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic sharpnose shark can you keep in Louisiana?
1 per person per trip.
When is Atlantic sharpnose shark season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
How current is this Louisiana Atlantic sharpnose shark rule?
Source: LDWF 2026, last checked Sep 7, 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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