New Jersey state waters, out to 3 miles
Readers differ on NJ state minimum; federal waters impose 54 in FL for blacknose — conservative reading shown.
NJ DEP 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Dusky smudge on the snout tip; small slim shark. More on the blacknose shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for blacknose shark in New Jersey?
54 in FL min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blacknose shark can you keep in New Jersey?
1 shark per vessel per trip. Counts toward the Sharks (1 per vessel per trip) aggregate.
When is blacknose shark season in New Jersey?
Open year-round.
How current is this New Jersey blacknose shark rule?
Source: NJ DEP 2026, last checked Sep 7, 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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