Maine state waters, out to 3 miles
Not on the Chapter 50 prohibited coastal sharks list; a Federal HMS permit is required to fish for blue sharks in federal waters, and finning is prohibited.
ME DMR 2026 · checked · likely · 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.
Maine state record
Maine DMR Saltwater Angler Records (Rod & Reel) · 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 Maine?
No state size limit.
How many blue shark can you keep in Maine?
No bag limit.
When is blue shark season in Maine?
Open year-round.
What is the Maine record blue shark?
470.5 lb, South Portland (2008).
How current is this Maine blue shark rule?
Source: ME DMR 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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