Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
Not on Maryland's authorized shark list - must be released immediately.
MD DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Maryland state record
MD DNR Sport Fish State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Ragged snaggle teeth visible even when closed; both dorsals equal-sized and set far back. More on the sand tiger page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep sand tiger in Maryland?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Maryland. Release it in the water where you can. Not on Maryland's authorized shark list - must be released immediately.
What is the Maryland record sand tiger?
334 lb, Ocean City (1983).
How current is this Maryland sand tiger 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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