New York state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 shark per vessel per tripCounts toward the NY allowed sharks (1 per vessel per trip) aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
No minimum size; counts toward the vessel shark limit.
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Slender gray, long gill slits, needle-fine teeth. More on the finetooth shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for finetooth shark in New York?
No size limit.
How many finetooth 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 finetooth shark season in New York?
Open year-round.
How current is this New York finetooth 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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