Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Shortfin makoStockier, conical snout, dagger teeth. 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
Long, slim, and genuinely blue above, with huge sickle pectorals and big eyes on a pointed snout. More on the blue shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for blue shark in Maryland?
54 in FL. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blue 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 blue shark season in Maryland?
Open year-round.
What is the Maryland record blue shark?
280 lb, Ocean City (1997).
How current is this Maryland blue 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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