Federal rule (NOAA Highly Migratory Species) · New Hampshire lists none of its own
Federally prohibited shark — release with minimal injury without removing from the water.
NOAA HMS 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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.
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep sand tiger in New Hampshire?
No. Harvest is prohibited in NOAA Highly Migratory Species waters, and New Hampshire lists no rule of its own. Release it in the water where you can. Federally prohibited shark — release with minimal injury without removing from the water.
How current is this New Hampshire sand tiger rule?
Source: NOAA HMS 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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