New Jersey state waters, out to 3 miles
Pelagic group; no closed season.
NJ DEP 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.
New Jersey state record
NJ DEP Fish & Wildlife State Record Saltwater Fish · checked 2026-09-04
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 ask5
What is the size limit for blue shark in New Jersey?
54 in FL min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blue 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 blue shark season in New Jersey?
Open year-round.
What is the New Jersey record blue shark?
366 lb, Mud Hole (1996).
How current is this New Jersey blue 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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