Maryland state waters, out to 3 miles
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
Tiger bars (fade with age), blunt wide snout, cockscomb teeth. More on the tiger shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for tiger shark in Maryland?
54 in FL. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many tiger 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 tiger 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 tiger shark?
1,210 lb, Ocean City (1983).
How current is this Maryland tiger 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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