Mississippi state waters, out to 3 miles
On the MS prohibited shark list.
MS DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Bull sharkBroader snout, no ridge between dorsals. 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
Very tall first dorsal starting over the pectorals; high back ridge; stocky gray-brown body. More on the sandbar shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep sandbar shark in Mississippi?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Mississippi. Release it in the water where you can. On the MS prohibited shark list.
What is the Mississippi record sandbar shark?
125 lb 8 oz (2006).
How current is this Mississippi sandbar 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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