Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
Retention prohibited in Maryland and federal Atlantic waters.
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
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 Maryland?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Maryland. Release it in the water where you can. Retention prohibited in Maryland and federal Atlantic waters.
What is the Maryland record shortfin mako?
876 lb, Poormans Canyon (2009).
How current is this Maryland shortfin mako 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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