Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Blacktip sharkLarger, black-tipped fins, no white spots. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Mississippi state record
MDMR State Saltwater Records (Conventional) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Small (under 4 ft), white spots on gray back, long labial furrows at the mouth corners. More on the Atlantic sharpnose shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic sharpnose shark in other states19 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Atlantic sharpnose shark in Mississippi?
25 in total length minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many Atlantic sharpnose shark can you keep in Mississippi?
4 per person per day. Counts toward the Small coastal sharks aggregate.
When is Atlantic sharpnose shark season in Mississippi?
Open year-round.
What is the Mississippi record Atlantic sharpnose shark?
15 lb 4.6 oz (2013).
How current is this Mississippi Atlantic sharpnose shark rule?
Source: MS 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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