New York state waters, out to 3 miles
On NY prohibited shark list; release immediately.
NY DEC 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
New York state record
NYSDEC Marine Recreational Angler Records · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Metallic indigo back, conical snout, dagger teeth; the fastest shark. More on the shortfin mako page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep shortfin mako 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.
What is the New York record shortfin mako?
1080 lb (1979).
How current is this New York shortfin mako 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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