Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Spinner sharkBlack tip ON the anal fin, longer snout. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Maryland state record
MD DNR Sport Fish State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Black-tipped fins but a plain (unmarked) anal fin; pointed snout; Z-shaped lateral line. More on the blacktip shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for blacktip shark in Maryland?
54 in FL. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blacktip shark can you keep in Maryland?
1 shark per vessel per trip (aggregate); shore 1 per day. Aggregate: Shark aggregate (1 per vessel/trip).
When is blacktip shark season in Maryland?
Open year-round except May 15-Jul 15. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Maryland record blacktip shark?
193 lb, Ocean City (1991).
How current is this Maryland blacktip shark rule?
Source: MD DNR 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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