New York state waters, out to 3 miles
NY DEC 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 York state record
NYSDEC Marine Recreational Angler Records · 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 York?
54" FL. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blue 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 blue shark season in New York?
Open year-round.
What is the New York record blue shark?
528 lb (2001).
How current is this New York blue 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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