Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
Large coastal group.
LDWF 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.
Louisiana state record
LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · 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 Louisiana?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many spinner shark can you keep in Louisiana?
1 shark per vessel per trip in aggregate. Counts toward the Sharks (1 per vessel per trip) aggregate.
When is spinner shark season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record spinner shark?
162 lb, Midnight Lumps (1999).
How current is this Louisiana spinner 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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