New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
SizePossession prohibited
BagPossession prohibited
SeasonClosed year-round
See Fis 603.20 for additional species not common to NH waters.
NH F&G 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Metallic indigo back, conical snout, dagger teeth; the fastest shark. More on the shortfin mako page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep shortfin mako in New Hampshire?
No. Harvest is prohibited in New Hampshire. Release it in the water where you can. See Fis 603.20 for additional species not common to NH waters.
How current is this New Hampshire shortfin mako 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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