Federal rule (NOAA Highly Migratory Species) · New Hampshire lists none of its own
HMS Angling permit with shark endorsement required; non-offset circle hooks required with natural bait.
NOAA HMS 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Tiger bars (fade with age), blunt wide snout, cockscomb teeth. More on the tiger shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for tiger shark in New Hampshire?
54" FL min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many tiger shark can you keep in New Hampshire?
1 shark per vessel per trip — all authorized sharks combined. Aggregate: Shark: 1 per vessel per trip aggregate.
When is tiger shark season in New Hampshire?
Year-round.
How current is this New Hampshire tiger shark 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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