Massachusetts state waters, out to 3 miles
MA prohibited shark species; release immediately to maximize survival.
MA DMF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Massachusetts state record
MA DMF Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-09-04
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 ask3
Can you keep shortfin mako in Massachusetts?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Massachusetts. Release it in the water where you can. MA prohibited shark species; release immediately to maximize survival.
What is the Massachusetts record shortfin mako?
1324 lb, Massachusetts Bay (1999).
How current is this Massachusetts shortfin mako 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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