Massachusetts state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 shark per trip (aggregate)Counts toward the Sharks (1 per trip) aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Counts within the one-shark trip limit.
MA DMF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Dusky smudge on the snout tip; small slim shark. More on the blacknose shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for blacknose shark in Massachusetts?
No size limit.
How many blacknose shark can you keep in Massachusetts?
1 shark per trip (aggregate). Counts toward the Sharks (1 per trip) aggregate.
When is blacknose shark season in Massachusetts?
Open year-round.
How current is this Massachusetts blacknose shark rule?
Source: MA DMF 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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