Sand tigerin North Carolina
Carcharias taurus
The rule in North Carolina
North Carolina’s own rule for sand tiger in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Prohibited in NC coastal and joint waters; also federally prohibited (HMS) — release without removing from the water.
NC DMF 2026· checked Put it back
How to tell it
Ragged snaggle teeth visible even when closed; both dorsals equal-sized and set far back. More on the sand tiger page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep sand tiger in North Carolina?
No. Harvest is prohibited in North Carolina. Release it in the water where you can. Prohibited in NC coastal and joint waters; also federally prohibited (HMS) — release without removing from the water.
How current is this North Carolina sand tiger rule?
Source: NC DMF 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.