New Jersey state waters, out to 3 miles
Retention prohibited; release immediately.
NJ DEP 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
New Jersey state record
NJ DEP Fish & Wildlife State Record Saltwater Fish · checked 2026-09-04
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 ask3
Can you keep shortfin mako in New Jersey?
No. Harvest is prohibited in New Jersey. Release it in the water where you can. Retention prohibited; release immediately.
What is the New Jersey record shortfin mako?
856 lb, Wilmington Canyon (1994).
How current is this New Jersey shortfin mako 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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