New York state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 additional per angler per tripCounts toward the NY allowed sharks aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Allowed in addition to the 1-per-vessel shark limit.
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Shovel-shaped rounded hammer — the small, friendly-looking hammerhead. More on the bonnethead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for bonnethead in New York?
No size limit.
How many bonnethead can you keep in New York?
1 additional per angler per trip. Counts toward the NY allowed sharks aggregate.
When is bonnethead season in New York?
Open year-round.
How current is this New York bonnethead 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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