New York state waters, out to 3 miles
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Spinner sharkBlack tip ON the anal fin, longer snout. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Black-tipped fins but a plain (unmarked) anal fin; pointed snout; Z-shaped lateral line. More on the blacktip shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for blacktip shark in New York?
54" FL. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blacktip shark can you keep in New York?
1 shark per vessel per trip. Counts toward the NY allowed sharks (1 per vessel per trip) aggregate.
When is blacktip shark season in New York?
Open year-round.
How current is this New York blacktip 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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