New York state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo possession
Bag0Counts toward the NY prohibited sharks aggregate
SeasonClosed all year
On NY prohibited shark list; release immediately.
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Ragged snaggle teeth visible even when closed; both dorsals equal-sized and set far back. More on the sand tiger page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep sand tiger in New York?
No. Harvest is prohibited in New York. Release it in the water where you can. On NY prohibited shark list; release immediately.
How current is this New York sand tiger 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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