New York state waters, out to 3 miles
Allowed in addition to the 1-per-vessel shark limit.
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Blacktip sharkLarger, black-tipped fins, no white spots. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Small (under 4 ft), white spots on gray back, long labial furrows at the mouth corners. More on the Atlantic sharpnose shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic sharpnose shark in other states19 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for Atlantic sharpnose shark in New York?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic sharpnose shark can you keep in New York?
1 additional per angler per trip. Counts toward the NY allowed sharks aggregate.
When is Atlantic sharpnose shark season in New York?
Open year-round.
How current is this New York Atlantic sharpnose shark rule?
Source: NY DEC 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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