New York state waters, out to 3 miles
Listed as "white" on NY prohibited shark list; release immediately.
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Shortfin makoSlimmer, with smooth-edged 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
Conical snout, black eye, torpedo bulk; serrated triangular teeth; stark white underside. More on the great white shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep great white shark in New York?
No. Harvest is prohibited in New York. Release it in the water where you can. Listed as "white" on NY prohibited shark list; release immediately.
What is the New York record great white shark?
3450 lb (1986).
How current is this New York great white 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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