New Jersey state waters, out to 3 miles
Aggregated large coastal group.
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
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 ask5
What is the size limit for tiger shark in New Jersey?
54 in FL min. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many tiger 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 tiger shark season in New Jersey?
Jan 1 - May 14 and Jul 16 - Dec 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the New Jersey record tiger shark?
880 lb, Off Cape May (1988).
How current is this New Jersey tiger 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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