New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
Head, fins, and tail must remain attached through landing; circle hooks required with bait; federal rules apply in federal waters.
NH F&G 2026 · checked · 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.
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 ask4
What is the size limit for blue shark in New Hampshire?
No size limit.
How many blue shark can you keep in New Hampshire?
No bag limit. Counts toward the Blue/Thresher/Porbeagle Sharks aggregate.
When is blue shark season in New Hampshire?
Open year-round.
How current is this New Hampshire blue shark rule?
Source: NH F&G 2026, last checked Sep 10, 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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